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77.103The deepest connection to ear playing
Eventually you want to hear a progression and think:
“Ah — moving toward IV.”
or:
“temporary ii–V into minor.”
or:
“dominant substitute returning home.”
before identifying every extension.
Relationships first.
Names second.
Exactly as with melody by ear.