Add a bit to Mikes Mode narrative

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-Firstly, *Miles Mode* has a very catchy 8 bar motif. That's what I'm focusing on here; not only does it sound great, it has some very satisfying mathematical properties.
+Firstly, *Miles Mode* has a very arresting 8 bar motif. That's what I'm focusing on here; not only does it sound great, it has some very satisfying mathematical properties.
 
-## Stepping back
 ### What is Miles Mode?
 
-It is a tune written by John Coltrane and performed by him and the great quartet of 1962 consisting of  
+It is a simple short tune written by John Coltrane and performed by him and the great quartet of 1962 consisting of  
 
 -  John Coltrane – saxophone  
 
@@ -21,3 +20,12 @@ It is a tune written by John Coltrane and performed by him and the great quartet
 
 -  McCoy Tyner – piano
 
+### What's the mathematical pattern?
+
+1. The row of notes comprising the motif use all twelve note names once each. 
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+1. The motif is palendromic. The motif comprises an inital "cell" followed by that cell reversed i.e. a retrograde transformation of it. 
+
+Anyway, most importantly, its sounds great, and the pattern of the note structure just caught my eye. 
+
+I'm not sure it makes any difference to the way it is played. But I am sure that the ear of the listener picks up these "mathematical" patterns most likely subconsciously, so playing them accurately is important.