BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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35.47Why?

A high-gravity bar may deserve:

  • less rhythmic clutter
  • stronger voice-leading
  • clearer target

A low-gravity bar may allow:

  • motif development
  • color exploration
  • more rhythmic freedom

Gravity map can guide improvisation.