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58.94Random-style exercise
Write cards:
SWING
STRIDE
BOOGIE
BOSSA
FUNK
WALTZ
MINOR
GOSPEL
NEW ORLEANS
BALLAD.
Pick one.
Without preparation:
play intro + first phrase.
This is one of the best ways to test whether the tune has separated from one memorized accompaniment.