BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
5066 / 18210 · Workshop 33 — “Dolphin Dance”: Ambiguous Tonal Centers, Lydian Colors, Slash Chords, and Harmony That Changes Its Meaning While You Listen← prev⊞ allnext →

33.66Level 39 — phrase architecture

For a 16-bar section:

bars 1–4: stable Lydian major color.

5–8: bass becomes mobile.

9–12: ambiguous slash-chord transition.

13–16: clear dominant arrival.

This creates a narrative from harmony type itself.