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79.60Level 40 — melody as complete upper harmony

Suppose bass:

G.

Melody:

F.

The ♭7 is already present.

Perhaps that's enough for a moment.

Then later introduce B.

Now G7 identity sharpens.

Harmony can be revealed gradually.