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80.64Level 39 — ambiguous dominant using upper triads
G bass.
RH:
A♭ major?
A♭-C-E♭ over G gives altered/sus-like colors but lacks B/F core.
Without guide tones, function is less explicit.
Then introduce:
B-F.
Suddenly:
G7alt becomes clear.
This demonstrates the importance of core identity notes.