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70.86Pass 12

Listen without piano

Ask:

  • Does melody disappear anywhere?
  • Does bass line make sense?
  • Is harmony too busy?
  • Is climax obvious?
  • Is there enough space?
  • Does the ending feel intentional?

These questions matter more than:

Was every voicing theoretically sophisticated?