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53.10This is one of the most useful soloing frameworks

Keep one thing constant.

Change another.

For example:

  • fixed call, variable answer
  • fixed rhythm, variable pitch
  • fixed pitch cell, variable rhythm
  • fixed ending, variable beginning

Do not vary everything at once.