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78.57Level 35 — upper structure with omitted root
LH may play:
nothing
or sparse root.
RH itself can imply harmony through:
guide tones + upper structure.
Example G13:
B-F-E-A.
No G.
In ensemble context, excellent.
On solo piano, add G only when needed.