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98.128Level 79 — “because” test

Before advanced event, you should be able to say:

I use this because:

  • bass needs chromatic descent
  • melody note supports ♭9
  • phrase needs more tension
  • modulation needs pivot
  • motif needs callback

Not:

because it is cool.