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87.82Macro harmonic-rhythm map

Write numbers:

Intro: 1 change / 2 bars

Head: 1 / bar

Interlude: 2 / bar

Climax: 4 / bar briefly

Coda: 1 chord / 4 bars.

You have designed a long-form energy curve before choosing exact reharmonization.