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16.55Level 28 — reharmonize repeated melody

If a phrase repeats, keep first harmonization simple.

Second occurrence:

add:

  • E7→Am
  • F→Fm
  • D♭7→C

or one other device.

The repeated melody makes the harmonic contrast easy to hear.