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70.58Level 28 — arrange from four layers
For every phrase, think:
Layer 1 — melody
What must be heard?
Layer 2 — bass
Where is gravity moving?
Layer 3 — guide/inner line
What creates harmonic continuity?
Layer 4 — texture
How much of the harmony should sound right now?
This four-layer model is extremely useful.