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89.24Level 13 — melody sustains while harmony changes

Melody:

G whole note.

LH roots:

C→A→D→G.

RH supports sparsely.

Now melody clock:

static.

Bass clock:

active.

Harmony clock:

moderate.

This is one of the easiest environments for rhythmic independence.