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66.44Level 21 — top-line guide-tone plan
Before voicing a progression, decide a top line.
Example:
Cmaj7 → A7 → Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7.
Top line:
B → C♯ → C → B → B.
Now voice chords underneath.
Suddenly the progression has a melodic spine.