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Here's what you do with this.

write in the chord names with the alterations.

memorize the voicings.

play them, add rhythm.

start changing the inversions of some of the voicings.

make a solo based off of the chord tones of the voicings on the sheet.

what notes would you stick in between as passing notes?

This étude is all about quality dynamics and phrasing! I love trying to get the correct dynamics /interpretation on this étude!!

Moving scales, arpeggios, licks, little pieces of a tune is a great exercise for your brain and your musical 'overview' of things. In other words just get used to seeing things in different places. This doesn't matter what level you are at.

If you don't know what to do, then use 4ths. Move a little something every time you practice in a few different keys. A lick, a nursery rhyme, a jingle, a holiday song. Just do it. It will pay off later. Spend about 10 minutes in it.