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74.41Level 22 — rhythmic reharm through passing diminished

Bass:

C on beat 1.

C♯°7 on 3&.

Dm on next 1.

Instead of giving diminished a full beat/bar, use it as a tiny rhythmic connector.

The shorter duration makes it feel more ornamental.