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81.37Level 14 — common upper triad across progression

RH:

C major triad.

LH/bass:

A

F

D

G.

Interpretations change:

Am7-ish

Fmaj9-ish

D11-ish

Gsus/13-ish depending supporting tones.

This is familiar.

Now keep RH rhythmically independent so its triadic identity remains perceptible.