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70.31Now choose texture

So far we have only designed pitches and lines.

Next question:

How should the pianist physically present them?

Options:

  • melody + roots
  • melody + shells
  • spread voicing
  • close-position blocks
  • drop-2
  • tenths
  • stride
  • walking bass
  • bossa pattern
  • arpeggiated ballad
  • ostinato

Texture is not automatic.