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First Two Measures - Color Coded
Let's play through the first two measures again, only this time we'll color code the notation to show the path of concentration.
The notes actually sounding will highlight in red, and the notes that you're anticipating will highlight in blue.
The notes actually sounding will highlight in red, and the notes that you're anticipating will highlight in blue.
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