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68.24Example

Bass:

C for four bars.

Function:

tonic for four bars.

Colors:

Cmaj7 → C6/9 → Dm/C → Cmaj9.

So:

root rhythm = slow.

function rhythm = slow.

color rhythm = faster.

This creates motion without leaving home.