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59.34Neo-soul loves common tones
Suppose melody holds G.
Under it:
Cm9: G = 5.
A♭maj9: G = maj7.
Fm9: G = 9.
E♭maj9: G = 3.
One sustained melody note can change emotional meaning dramatically.