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92.19Level 11 — funk conversion

Keep:

Cmaj7-Am7-Dm7-G7.

But simplify chord vocabulary if needed.

Funk often prefers:

  • dominant/sus colors
  • short attacks
  • static groove
  • strong 16th grid

The exact progression may need stylistic adaptation.