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79.54The burden of proof belongs to the extra chord
Do not assume every chord deserves to stay because it is theoretically valid.
An added chord should contribute:
- bass motion
- voice leading
- tension
- color
- form
- style
- rhythmic energy
Otherwise it is clutter.