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98.189Mini-project — Flexible Arrangement Blueprint

Choose one tune you already know well.

Create a one-page blueprint containing only:

Fixed landmarks

5–8 items.

Arrangement laws

8–12 rules.

Harmonic options

2–3 cadence routes.

Texture options

4–6 textures.

Risk zones

where advanced reharm/rhythm is allowed.

Recovery points

at least three.

Variable zones

intro, interlude, tag, etc.

Ending

two possible versions.

Then perform three complete takes without writing exact voicings.