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68.35Level 16 — melody determines harmonic rhythm
Suppose melody has:
four quick passing notes
then one long held note.
Do you need four chord changes under the quick notes?
Usually not.
The long note may be the best place for reharmonization.
Why?
It gives the listener time to hear the new harmony.