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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.