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107.164Apply to “Happy Birthday”
Because it is public domain, use melody fully if desired.
First play:
melody + bass.
Then add only one inner voice.
Do not harmonize every melody note.
At final phrase, use:
F→Fm→C
and consciously hear:
A→A♭→G
inside.
Then create a second version where the inner line becomes a small response between phrases.