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26.12Keep common notes across chords

Look at:

Cadd9 = C E G D

Cadd9 = C E G D

Am7 = A C E G

Am7 = A C E G

They share:

C E G.

Only D → A changes.

Very smooth.

Likewise:

Fadd9 = F A C G

Fadd9 = F A C G

shares several notes with Am7.

This is why extended/add chords can make four-chord loops sound lush.