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4.36Level 12 — Sequence through the circle

Because the roots cycle by fifths, sequential ideas are especially natural.

Take:

C-D-E

C-D-E

then:

F-G-A

F-G-A

then:

B-C-D

B-C-D

etc., adapting to chord context.

The progression itself supports this kind of melodic development.