94.146Apply it to “Happy Birthday”

Because the melody is public domain, make three statements.

Statement 1

Simple, dry, almost childlike.

Melody clear.

Minimal pedal.

Statement 2

Ballad.

Melody legato.

Inner voices soft.

More resonance.

Use one expressive inner chromatic line.

Statement 3

Large block texture at phrase 3 climax.

Then final phrase suddenly:

melody alone, pp.

Bass C.

Soft C6/9 arrives last.

Same tune.

Touch alone creates narrative.