29.66Level 34 — reharmonizing a simple melody with sus chords

Take “Happy Birthday” again.

Instead of:

C → G7 → C → F...

try:

C-centered sus/pedal environment.

For example, use C pedal with:

B♭-D-F

or F-G-B♭-type suspended structures where melody permits.

The melody stays recognizable.

Harmony becomes floating.