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33.26Level 11 — melodic anchor through harmonic ambiguity

Take one melody note, perhaps G.

Construct four chords underneath it.

Your only rules:

  • G must sound intentional in each
  • bass must form a convincing line
  • at least one chord should reinterpret G as an extension

This is a mini reharmonization exercise.