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63.79Level 37 — remove the shell

Now play:

F bass.

G-major triad only.

Does F7 identity remain obvious?

Not completely.

It may sound like G/F suspended/Lydian color.

Adding:

A or E♭

clarifies dominant function.

This demonstrates:

upper structures provide color;

guide tones provide identity.