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2.47Level 18 — Counterpoint

Keep melody phrase above.

Create a descending inner line:

E♭ → D → D♭ → C

E♭ → D → D♭ → C

while bass cycles.

Or hold one top note while inner guide tones resolve.

This tune is particularly suited to inner-line work because seventh chords share so many notes.