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54.87For example
Plain:
B♭ triad.
Before replacing it:
B♭6.
Then:
B♭6/9.
Try inversion.
Try pedal bass.
Try a D♭→D grace note.
Try different register.
Try delayed RH attack.
One chord contains many possible arrangements.