1. Identify key climactic moments in each movement – note the exact measure numbers, tempo changes, and harmonic cadence points – record the length of the climax in beats 2. Calculate the proportion of the climax to the entire movement length – divide the number of beats in the climax by total beats in the movement – compare that ratio to 0.618 (golden ratio) 3. Assign color codes for visual mapping – red for ratios >0.618, blue for <0.618, green for exactly 0.618 – create a simple spreadsheet or spreadsheet‑like table with columns for movement, climax measure, ratio, color 4. Cross‑validate with multiple composers – repeat steps 1‑3 for Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart to see if the pattern holds – note any deviations or consistent trends 5. Summarize findings in a concise bullet‑point report – “Movement I: Ratio 0.624 – red – slight overshoot” – “Movement II: Ratio 0.612 – blue – undershoot” – “Movement III: Ratio 0.618 – green – perfect” 6. Final checklist before submission – data entry verified, no typos, all color codes matched – draft a brief explanation of the significance of each ratio relative to the golden ratio – proofread for punctuation and clarity This structured approach keeps the analysis tidy, color‑coded for quick visual reference, and ready for a quick review.