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21.55Reharmonization can simplify too

Important:

You can reharmonize by removing chords.

Original:

C | E7 | Am | A7 | Dm | G7 | C

Simplified:

C | Am | F | G | C

If the melody needs more space, the simplified version may be more effective.

Reharmonization means changing harmony, not necessarily increasing complexity.