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104.178Conceptual study from “Mack the Knife”
Without reproducing its copyrighted melody:
study the abstract principle of a tune that remains recognizable through repeated choruses while orchestration escalates.
Compose your own melody that:
- has strong rhythmic identity
- tolerates repeated statements
- leaves room for arrangement development
- contains clear cadential landmarks
A melody intended for repeated variation should not already be maximally dense.