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50.17This is exactly what you'll later use for your two requested pieces

A melody you love does not have to be rewritten heavily to gain many versions.

You can transform:

  • groove
  • bass
  • harmony
  • meter
  • voicing
  • texture
  • articulation

while preserving the tune itself.

That is why those later arranging labs will be so useful.