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17.23Level 9 — simplify the chain

Compare:

C → Am → Dm → G7 → C

C → Am → Dm → G7 → C

with:

C → E7 → Am → A7 → Dm → D7 → G7 → C

C → E7 → Am → A7 → Dm → D7 → G7 → C

The first is diatonic.

The second intensifies each destination.

Same broad roadmap.

Different degree of propulsion.