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79.14Level 9 — melody supplies the extension

Suppose melody note:

D over C.

Then D already gives 9.

Do not add another D inside the voicing unless doubling is intentional.

Use:

E-B-A perhaps.

Now melody + accompaniment together create:

Cmaj13/9 type color.