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99.151Mini-project — accompany one song in four relationship modes
Choose a familiar song.
Version 1 — Pianist leads
clear intro, strong pulse, firm transitions.
Version 2 — Singer leads
rubato, pianist follows phrase timing.
Version 3 — Shared
stable groove with mutual phrasing flexibility.
Version 4 — Interactive
responses, reharm, rhythmic dialogue, flexible tag.
Record all four.
The harmony may remain largely same.
The relationship should sound different.