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Harmony Rule #5: If there are repeated notes in the melody, usually it is best to change the harmony, especially if it is over a measure bar.

Yes, monotony is averted when you change the harmonies. An identical chord repeated multiple times is monotonous. Sometimes it can't be avoided, I suppose, but this is an excellent general rule.

For instance, if you are gliding along with a tonic (I) chord with the melody on Do, and the next melody note is also Do, consider changing the chord to a sub-dominant (IV), because the subdominant includes Fa, La, and Do.

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