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124.146Harmony notation and melody conflict
Suppose melody note:
F
over Cmaj7.
If F is:
intentional 11 suspension,
perhaps chord is:
Cmaj7sus4? But that symbol may mislead.
Better:
melody already shows F.
Chord symbol:
Cmaj7.
Context:
F resolves E.
The score communicates:
suspension.