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96.124Level 85 — playing from a written melody with no chords

Workflow:

  1. determine key
  2. mark phrase endings
  3. circle structural notes
  4. assign likely functions
  5. design bass
  6. add shells
  7. test melody/chord compatibility
  8. improve voice leading

This can initially be done slowly, then internalized.