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The harmonic journey from a rooted E-flat major to a more ambiguous, open G major creates a sense of movement and color. When focusing solely on the right hand voicing, it features a beautiful combination of inversions and suspensions, offering a modern, sophisticated sound that can be strategically employed in pop melodies for added depth.
Practical Tips and Transformation
Rick concludes with practical advice: these progressions aren't limited to specific keys. Transposing them into different tonalities allows singers and songwriters to adapt the "hip" jazz flavors into their own vocal ranges and musical contexts. By doing so, pop songs can benefit from jazz harmonic sophistication without sacrificing accessibility.