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Author Bernie Chinn
Posted 9/22/06; 1:34:41 AM
Topic II V7 I Practice in F
Msg# 4961 (in response to 4958)
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Perhaps you would allow me to make a few comments on your sequence.  While the chord constructions are techncally correct, may I suggest that you look into the possibility of using inversions to achieve a tiny melodic element, bearing in mind that when played with equal velocity the top note of a chord always sounds slightly more dominant.   As an example the last four bars could be played with top note C - D - E - F.  

I call this playing sequences 'laterally' as opposed to 'vertically', if you see what I mean. 

Bernard.


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