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Re: Different Tuning Temperaments

Author: jhoyla
Date: 2011-09-26 06:42

You could always play around with Tartini - you can set any temperament you like!

Its Freeware.

http://miracle.otago.ac.nz/tartini/

Nowadays, everyone is used to hearing even-tempered instruments - part of the "tyranny of the piano". Nevertheless, when you DO hear 16th century motets sung with just temperament - it sounds truly beautiful. The harmonies sound so much cleaner.

In even temperament, the most problematic note in a triad is the third - even temperament thirds are horribly sharp. I always try and drop my pitch a little if I am playing the third in a triad (minor thirds should be nudged up a fraction). There is easily enough variation in a reed to adjust to most temperaments you'll ever meet. The problem is getting your ear used to the new pitch.

Tartini lets you get used to playing in different temperaments and keys.

Mary - I don't know how "scientific" an introduction you want, but you could start here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_temperament

Easier to read:
http://www.slate.com/id/2250793

J.

Post Edited (2011-09-26 10:17)

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