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35.50Level 24 — rootless voicing

Because roots may move quickly:

keep RH compact.

For minor ii–V:

Em7♭5: G-D-B♭ maybe voiced appropriately.

A7: G-C♯-E.

Dm: F-C-E/A depending color.

The exact voicing is secondary.

Minimal motion first.