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78.1Start with a plain ii–V–I
In C:
Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7
Use simple shells:
Dm7: F-C.
G7: F-B.
Cmaj7: E-B.
You already know this.
The motion is excellent because:
C→B
F→F→E.