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106.161Conceptual application to “The Bare Necessities”
Its playful character makes bass especially important.
Think in terms of:
- buoyant root/fifth movement
- rests
- rhythmic responses
- comic register jumps
- occasional walking/shuffle motion
Do not over-harmonize if bass already provides personality.