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64.33Again, destination first

Do not say:

“Great, B♭ minor pentatonic works, I'll run it.”

Say:

“I want D♭→C.”

Then perhaps use a B♭-minor-pentatonic phrase containing D♭.

The pentatonic supplies vocabulary.

Your ear supplies purpose.