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113.2First question

For every progression ask:

What is its governing logic?

Possible answers:

  • functional
  • linear bass
  • voice-leading
  • modal
  • cyclic
  • symmetrical
  • riff/pedal
  • hybrid

If you cannot answer:

the progression may be arbitrary.