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111.180Conceptual “The Bare Necessities”

Its rhythmic identity can be damaged by overactive harmony.

Try:

slow functional harmonic rhythm

with playful bass and rhythmic responses.

Reserve:

passing diminished

borrowed cadence

or chromatic turnaround

for phrase endings.

Let groove remain foreground.