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77.103The deepest connection to ear playing

Eventually you want to hear a progression and think:

“Ah — moving toward IV.”

or:

“temporary ii–V into minor.”

or:

“dominant substitute returning home.”

before identifying every extension.

Relationships first.

Names second.

Exactly as with melody by ear.