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98.189Mini-project — Flexible Arrangement Blueprint
Choose one tune you already know well.
Create a one-page blueprint containing only:
Fixed landmarks
5–8 items.
Arrangement laws
8–12 rules.
Harmonic options
2–3 cadence routes.
Texture options
4–6 textures.
Risk zones
where advanced reharm/rhythm is allowed.
Recovery points
at least three.
Variable zones
intro, interlude, tag, etc.
Ending
two possible versions.
Then perform three complete takes without writing exact voicings.