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52.38Level 19 — chromatic approach block
Suppose target block lands on F7.
Approach every voice chromatically from one semitone above or below.
This creates a strong “slide” effect.
For example conceptually:
target: A-C-E♭.
Approach: A♭-B-D.
Then target.
Use sparingly.