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80.57Level 33 — ambiguous intro with no root
Play RH:
E-A-D-G.
No LH.
What is it?
Wait.
Then bass:
C.
Now perhaps C6/9/maj color.
Bass:
D.
Now Dsus/modal.
Bass:
A.
Now Am11-ish.
This can be a fantastic concert-opening device.