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83.38Level 16 — combine functional and linear

Progression:

Dm7 → D♭7 → Cmaj7.

Why does D♭7 work?

Functionally:

tritone substitute for G7.

Linearly:

bass D→D♭→C.

Guide tones also resolve smoothly.

The best reharmonizations often have multiple explanations.