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70.34Level 14 — build a texture map

For an 8-bar phrase, decide:

Bars 1–2: single melody + bass.

Bars 3–4: melody + shells.

Bars 5–6: drop-2 on long notes.

Bar 7: denser cadence.

Bar 8: sparse tonic.

Now you have an orchestration plan.