Scaling

A440A A440A@aol.com
Wed, 1 Apr 1998 08:56:48 EST


 
<<Since tensions and
inharmonicity are computed from speaking length, wire gauge, wrap diameters,
length and positioning, and *frequency* determined by position in an ET
scale, it wouldn't be exactly right for any other tuning scheme.>>

   If it is to go into Meantone, then perhaps you would want to give some
thought to the enharmonic positions and scale differently.  You would be
accomdating a 40 cent spread in places, so good luck. 
  Most of the Well temperaments ask for no more than a 10 cent deviation from
ET, so I don't think you would need to worry about increasing the
inharmonicity of selected notes enough to scale them differently.  
   ET is a good approximation through the middle of most other tunings, and I
use it for voicing a piano, then begin using something else.  
I say, the ET scale will provide you the best place to start. If you find
otherwise, let me know. 
Regards, 
Ed Foote



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