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63.57Level 20 — 3-note cells over 4/4

Repeat one three-note triad inversion continuously.

Example:

E-G-C.

Then:

F♯-A-D.

Alternate every three eighths.

Because groups of three cross the quarter-note structure, the line gains rhythmic sophistication automatically.