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97.162“Happy Birthday” advanced audiation pass

Phrase 3 is the climax.

Before playing it:

hear:

  • highest register
  • bass direction
  • harmony density
  • eventual final cadence

Then perform.

You are audiating not just notes but arrangement shape.