---------- > From: Jim <pianotoo@IMAP2.ASU.EDU> > To: pianoman <pianoman@inlink.com> > Cc: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Re: My research so far > Date: Saturday, June 28, 1997 11:27 PM > > Hi James: > > In my most recent attempts on my own Steinway L, I am now using 7.0, 10.5, > 8.6 for stretch addition (mainly to the A4 number). > > I have used this in working out the Aural tuning method which I published > earlier. The 5ths are purer now. Even tho' you can measure wider 3rds and > 10th, as you listen to them, they are not really noticeable as to the > increase in speed. You will however definitely notice the increase in the > 4ths and the octaves as you tune, but not when you play. > > Jim Coleman, Sr. > I would like to add that the fourths don't sound as fast as calculations indicate. They do not beat like thirds even though they approach that rate towards A4 and upwards. The beats in the octaves are much more noticible, (because we are used to hearing pure octaves) however that doesn't seem to interfere musically as one might imagine, ie you don't hear them in music as much as you would expect after hearing them as octaves alone. It is very intersting and intreiguing to hear this stretched octave temperament. Its the near pure fifths, that produce a tonality that has a very agreeable flavor of its own. In other words its is just as Jim said, "You will however definitely notice the increase in the 4ths and the octaves as you tune, but not when you play." The more chords, the more I think you will find appeal in this temperament. Would I love to hear Eddie Palmeri play with/in this temperament. Richard Moody
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