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103.173The deeper arranging lesson
Once composition is solid:
arrangement can exaggerate its strengths.
If motif is rhythmic:
arrangement can transfer it to bass.
If melody is lyrical:
texture can stay transparent.
If harmony is rich:
rhythm may remain simple.