Piano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
18.27 Level 9 — motif survives modulation
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18.27Level 9 — motif survives modulation

Choose a 3-note motif.

Example rhythm:

short-short-long.

In F packet:

A-C-B♭.

motif in the F packet

In A♭ packet:

C-E♭-D♭.

same motif in the A♭ packet

Same contour.

Now the harmony changes dramatically, but your musical personality remains.