Applying the Rules to a Song

Take a tune with existing harmony and apply the game rules.

Steps

1. Choose a melody phrase (4–8 bars).
2. Keep melody intact (or keep the top note).
3. Experiment with root movement — chromatic or stepwise.
4. Add one altered dominant or poly-chord.
5. Resolve with a sus or altered chord.

Mini Demo

Reharmonize the first 4 bars of a familiar tune. Keep melody; swap chords using the rules. Document your changes.