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63.78Level 36 — three layers
LH: root.
Middle: 3rd + 7th.
Upper: triad.
This is almost orchestral.
Example:
F root.
A-E♭ shell.
G-B-D upper triad.
Do not play everything loudly.
Hierarchy:
root foundation
shell identity
upper color.