Piano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
101.39 Level 12 — listener knowledge as state
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101.39Level 12 — listener knowledge as state

Ask:

What does the listener already know?

At beginning:

not much.

After melody statement:

melody is known.

After groove established:

groove is known.

Therefore later you may omit:

melody

or groove temporarily.

The listener's memory carries it.