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52.47Level 25 — dominant chain for escalation
Suppose we want to build energy.
Use:
A7 → D7 → G7 → C7 → F.
Each dominant points to the next.
This is a dominant chain.
You already know the concept from “All of Me” and Rhythm Changes.
Now use it as an arranging accelerator.