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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.