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96.124Level 85 — playing from a written melody with no chords
Workflow:
- determine key
- mark phrase endings
- circle structural notes
- assign likely functions
- design bass
- add shells
- test melody/chord compatibility
- improve voice leading
This can initially be done slowly, then internalized.