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92.116The larger arranging lesson

Changing groove alters more than rhythm.

It often changes what feels natural for:

  • harmony
  • voicing density
  • articulation
  • bass
  • phrase length
  • register
  • pedal

A convincing transformation adjusts the whole ecosystem.