Klarinet Archive - Posting 000349.txt from 2002/11

From: "William Semple" <wsemple@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Tuning for ensembles and larger
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 14:35:45 -0500

Bill,

I wonder whether this has to do with period instruments an other instruments
whose tuning were developed prior to the "Well-tempered Clavichord." etc.

Bill

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From: "William Wright" <b5w@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] Tuning for ensembles and larger

> Judging by the lack of response, I assume that my previous question was
> foolish; but I'm stuck with my inexperience, and I'm hoping someone will
> respond.
>
> My question is prompted by my new tuner having a large number of
> temperament options --- just, Pythagorean, and so forth. These
> temperaments must receive some use in the 'real world'. Otherwise
> (presumably) manufacturers wouldn't build them into tuners.
>
> I would like to know: Do directors ever instruct the group to use a
> certain temperament for a certain piece? I've heard directors ask for
> a "wide fifth" at a certain location, and so forth. But how about a
> particular temperament for the entire composition (skills and
> instruments allowing)? Is this just never done? Or does it happen?
>
> Thank you,
> Bill
>
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