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66.70Level 39 — one line can generate substitution

Suppose melody/inner line:

F→E.

You can support that with:

G7→C.

Or:

D♭7→C.

Or perhaps:

Fm/B♭-type backdoor movement depending larger context.

Different roots can preserve a similar upper resolution.

Start from the line.

Find harmonies.