Piano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
82.18 Listen to common tones
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82.18Listen to common tones

C major: C-E-G.

E major: E-G♯-B.

Common: E.

E major→A♭ major:

E/G♯/B vs A♭/C/E♭.

Enharmonic G♯=A♭ is common.

A♭→C:

C common.

Each jump retains a pivot note.