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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.