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30.24Why inversion often sounds less recognizable
Sequence keeps a motif’s shape.
Inversion flips it.
So inversion preserves deeper structure but may obscure surface identity.
Use it more often in:
- intros
- bridges
- improvisation
- counter-melodies
rather than changing the main tune beyond recognition.