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65.42Level 22 — motif hidden in top notes of chords

Suppose chord sequence:

Cm9

A♭maj9

Fm9.

Choose voicings so top notes form:

C-E♭-G

or another motif.

The listener hears a hidden melody inside harmony.

This is advanced arranging.