Basic Harmonization
- strip the chord progression down to its essentials
- we will build it back up using jazz language
- try to do this all by ear, playing melody and roots only
- focus on I and V mostly, using IV or other chords only where I or V just won't do
- assume root position, except I64 to precede V is OK
- change chords only at "inflection points" where the phrase seems to demand it
- it's normal that the melody may contain non-chord tones
- be sure to recognize any temporary key changes
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