BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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118.41Define fallback levels

Level A

full arrangement.

Level B

melody + intended chords.

Level C

melody + simple functional harmony.

Level D

melody + bass.

Level E

melody alone.

If memory fails:

descend one level.

Do not stop.