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106.31Level 23 — semitone approach to structural root

Target:

D.

Approach bass:

C♯→D.

Possible chord:

C♯°7→Dm.

Target:

C.

Approach:

D♭→C.

Possible:

D♭7→C.

Bass line justifies chromatic harmony.