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123.261The portability hierarchy
Level 1
Can play idea in original key.
Level 2
Can transpose melody.
Level 3
Can transpose bass/harmony.
Level 4
Can change mode.
Level 5
Can change meter.
Level 6
Can change style/tempo.
Level 7
Can preserve personal identity across all of them.
That is deep ownership.