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21.61Root changes the meaning of upper notes
RH:
F-A-C-E.
Bass F: Fmaj7.
Bass D: Dm9.
Bass B: Bm7♭5(11-ish extension context).
The notes didn't change.
Function did.
This is why bass awareness is critical.