Phase: Lo-res sketch
Six phases. Move through them at your pace. Skipping is allowed but the warnings exist for a reason.
Concept
Lo-res sketch
Hi-res draft
Performer reading
Refinement
Release
What this phase is for
Manuscript paper or quick sketch mode only. No dynamics, no articulation, no detailed beaming. The skeleton across the full form first.
Saad
"when it's in the notation program there is a finality to it that makes it mentally difficult to change."
Single parameter you're developing right now
Required to advance from Lo-res sketch. Pick one parameter at a time. Saad: "be careful not to lock in to too many particular elements at one time."
Program notes
These also feed your voice profile. The drafter pulls from your program notes when writing about this piece.
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Project Blueprint
A short focused blueprint for this piece specifically. Different from your master Aesthetic Blueprint — this one is per-project.
Phase history
- Started Concept on Apr 14, 2026
- Advanced to Lo-res sketch on Apr 19, 2026 — "starting with rhythm"