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70.42Reharm should solve a problem

Good reasons:

  • bass line wants chromatic motion
  • phrase needs more tension
  • repeated section needs contrast
  • melody note supports a richer interpretation
  • inner voice wants a smoother line
  • style calls for a characteristic cadence

Bad reason:

“I haven't used a tritone substitution yet.”