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54.56Level 32 — organ-style sustained inner tone

Hold one common tone while other notes move.

For example:

G remains while B♭/E♭ harmonies shift.

This creates continuity.

On piano, you may need finger substitution/pedal carefully.

Do not blur the groove excessively.