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44.48Level 23 — 6/8 to 4/4

Another important metric transition.

First maintain eighth-note subdivision as reference.

Play:

one bar of 6/8 = six eighths.

Then:

one bar of 4/4 = eight eighths.

Keep eighth-note duration unchanged.

Practice without swing first.