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21.59The “remove it tomorrow” test

When you find a clever reharmonization, record it.

Listen later.

Ask:

Do I still like the musical effect when I'm no longer excited about discovering the chord?

This is a surprisingly good filter.

Cleverness and musical effectiveness are not always the same thing.