BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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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.