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58.69Harmony ladder

Keep melody/rhythm fixed.

Version 1: basic F/B♭/C.

Version 2: secondary dominants.

Version 3: passing diminished.

Version 4: minor IV.

Version 5: tritone substitution.

Version 6: backdoor.

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