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8.5When changes get fast, guide tones become more valuable

At slow tempo, you can enjoy:

  • 9ths
  • 13ths
  • wide voicings
  • delayed resolutions

At faster tempo:

3rd + 7th + destination note often tells you almost everything you need.

This is why shell-voicing practice pays off.