BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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43.29Level 14 — metric modulation problem

Now comes one of the most important challenges associated with this style:

moving from asymmetric 9/8 into a swing/4/4 section.

The danger is accidental tempo change.

You need a clear relationship between the underlying pulses.