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23.73Inner-voice fill

Melody holds high G.

Instead of adding notes above it, move an inner voice:

E → F → F♯ → G

E → F → F♯ → G

while keeping top G.

This creates motion without disturbing the melody.

Very sophisticated and often more tasteful than a flashy run.