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34.52Level 23 — memory strategy

Do not memorize:

Chord 1 Chord 2 Chord 3 Chord 4...

Memorize:

Segment 1

C-minor tonic area.

Segment 2

descending bass.

Segment 3

temporary minor cadence.

Segment 4

dominant chain.

Segment 5

return to C minor.

That is much more robust.