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85.133Added material must justify its existence
For every intro/interlude/tag/coda ask:
What does this section accomplish that the original song form cannot?
Possible answer:
- prepares mood
- creates climax
- gives breathing room
- transfers key
- develops motif
- resets density
- creates surprise
- completes narrative
Good.
If answer is:
“Because arrangements are supposed to have an intro,”
reconsider.