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53.42Level 31 — chorus architecture

This is crucial.

Do not improvise every chorus at maximum intensity.

Think:

Chorus 1

statement.

Chorus 2

development.

Chorus 3

harmonic/rhythmic expansion.

Chorus 4

climax.

Chorus 5

release.

That is storytelling.