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78.71Level 45 — smooth does not mean boring
A misconception:
minimal voice motion = bland.
But rich upper structures make small motions highly colorful.
For example:
E→E♭
may convert:
13
to ♭13
or:
major 3
to minor 3.
Semitone = tiny physical motion, huge harmonic meaning.