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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.