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7629 / 18210 · Workshop 59 — Behind the Beat: Neo-Soul Pocket, Microtiming, Grace-Chord Slides, Inner-Voice Motion, and Rich Harmony Without Losing the Groove← prev⊞ allnext →

59.75Level 37 — pocket without chord extensions

Now remove all fancy harmony.

Use plain:

Cm

Fm

A♭

G.

Can you still make it sound neo-soul through:

timing

articulation

bass behavior

grace notes

voice-leading?

If not, the style is being carried by chord symbols rather than feel.