BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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43.16Level 7 — phrase against the grouping

Now deliberately write a three-note motif.

Repeat continuously.

Because the bar groups 2+2+2+3, the motif will cut across the accent structure.

This produces rhythmic tension.