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Reharmonized C Major Scale

The document outlines a reharmonized C Major scale in a Gospel/Jazz style, detailing the melody notes, corresponding chords, and their functions. Each chord is explained in terms of its role, such as providing chromatic colors, secondary dominants, or modal interchange. The progression culminates in a home resolution with Cmaj9.

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Reharmonized C Major Scale

The document outlines a reharmonized C Major scale in a Gospel/Jazz style, detailing the melody notes, corresponding chords, and their functions. Each chord is explained in terms of its role, such as providing chromatic colors, secondary dominants, or modal interchange. The progression culminates in a home resolution with Cmaj9.

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Reharmonized C Major Scale (Gospel/Jazz Style)

Melody Note Chord Function / Explanation


C Bbmaj9 Chromatic Maj9 a whole step below; dreamy gospel color
D A7 Secondary dominant (V7 of Dm, the ii chord)
E Fmaj7#11 Lydian flavor from modal interchange
F Dbmaj9 Chromatic maj chord; rich voice-leading
G D7 Secondary dominant (V7 of G, the V chord)
A F#7 Secondary dominant (V7 of Bm7b5 or Am); tension builder
B G13 Dominant resolution to C
C Cmaj9 Home resolution

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