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46.57Level 25 — fast melodic sequences

A motif can be sequenced through changing centers.

Example shape:

1-2-3-5.

In G: G-A-B-D.

In F: F-G-A-C.

In E♭: E♭-F-G-B♭.

Because the contour repeats, the listener follows the sequence easily.