Tuning Test Intervals

Laurence Beach lbeach@sfu.ca
Sat, 16 Mar 1996 14:57:38 -0800 (PST)


Ken Burton wrote:
>     If you're really open to something different, try my "Triad
>Temperament." I set a 9 note temperament, using Major Triads, position
>one and three as significant test intervals. It is a very simple approach
>and very accurate.
>
>     Ken Burton
>     Calgary, Alberta
>

Ken, I must be missing something here.  I asked myself how one can do a
nine note temperament when there are twelve unique notes.  I know I'm
missing something here, or is this the Gilligan's Island temperament?

Laurence Beach
Vancouver BC
Canada



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