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46.45Level 18 — chromatic approach into new destination

Suppose G is next root.

Approach:

G♭→G.

Or A♭→G.

One chromatic bass note can smooth a leap.

But do not harmonize every approach note.

Again:

not every bass pitch is a new chord.