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25.81Arrangement blueprint

Intro

Cm line cliché.

First statement

sparse.

Second

inner chromatic line.

Middle

relative-major lift or lighter texture.

Return

descending bass.

Climax

G7♭9 dominant pedal.

Release

single-note melody.

Tag

repeat final phrase.

Ending

Cm6/9.