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113.181The progression audit

For every progression answer:

  1. Where is home?
  2. What is the governing logic?
  3. Which chord is most tense?
  4. Which voice supplies strongest line?
  5. Where does harmonic rhythm accelerate?
  6. Which chord is the surprise?
  7. Why does the final chord feel earned?

If you cannot answer:

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