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2.23Level 7 — Voice-leading exercise

Do not play the melody.

Only voice the progression as smoothly as possible.

For example:

Cm9: E♭-B♭-D

F13: E♭-A-D

B♭maj9: D-A-C

E♭maj9: D-G-F or another compact shape.

Your hand should barely move.