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96.60Level 32 — detect melody implying major/minor

Bass C.

Melody repeatedly emphasizes:

E.

Major becomes likely.

If E♭ repeatedly appears structurally:

minor more likely.

If both:

blues/modal/mixture possible.

Do not decide from one passing note.