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113.181The progression audit
For every progression answer:
- Where is home?
- What is the governing logic?
- Which chord is most tense?
- Which voice supplies strongest line?
- Where does harmonic rhythm accelerate?
- Which chord is the surprise?
- Why does the final chord feel earned?
If you cannot answer:
analyze further.