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111.4Example
Bass:
G held for 2 bars.
Function:
dominant for 2 bars.
RH color:
G7sus → G13 → G7♭9 → G7alt.
Bass rhythm: very slow.
Functional rhythm: very slow.
Color rhythm: fast.
This creates intensification without losing direction.