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50.66Arrangement blueprint

Take any short theme.

Repeat 1 — statement

melody only + minimal bass.

Repeat 2 — harmony

add shells.

Repeat 3 — bass reharmonization

chromatic or moving bass.

Repeat 4 — rhythmic reinterpretation

new groove.

Repeat 5 — climax

octaves + denser harmony.

Repeat 6 — release

return almost to original.

This is a complete form generated from repetition.