Piano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
78.68 Level 42 — one chromatic line drives multiple chords
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78.68Level 42 — one chromatic line drives multiple chords

Line:

A→A♭→G→F♯→F→E.

Now ask:

what bass/harmonies can support it?

You might create:

F

Fm

C/G

D7/F♯

G7/F

C/E.

Chords generated by the line A - Ab - G - F# - F - E

The line itself generates an arrangement.

Workshop 67 and 70 return.