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56.54Level 21 — chorus-by-chorus planning on paper
Before playing, write:
Chorus 1
2-beat, single melody.
Chorus 2
walking, light fills.
Chorus 3
octaves.
Chorus 4
block chords.
Chorus 5
modulate + shout.
Outro
2-beat sparse.
Now you have an arrangement before touching the keys.