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57.53Version 11 — Jazz reharmonization

Now we finally permit ourselves more harmonic liberty.

But preserve phrase architecture.

Tools available:

  • ii–V insertion
  • secondary dominants
  • diminished passing chords
  • tritone subs
  • backdoor
  • chromatic bass
  • pedal tones

Use them selectively.