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What does it mean?
Music should combine simple melodies with rhythmic variety.
In plain terms
Keep tunes simple but change the rhythm.
What can you take from it?
Balance simplicity with variety in composition.

Where it applies

  • writing music
  • composing

Putting it to work

  • focus on melody and rhythm

Questions to consider

  • What makes music engaging?

Another view

It is too brief to explain how to achieve this balance.

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