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121.73Level 22 — contextualize the spontaneous phrase
Suppose phrase:
G-A♭-C-G.
Was improvised over:
Cm.
Try it over:
A♭maj7.
Then:
Fm.
Then:
E♭.
Which context makes it strongest?
Improvisation gave:
one context.
Composition tests alternatives.