| The EBVT with Tempered Octaves is an entirely new approach to the tuning of | the modern piano. It must be studied to be learned and should be done first | aurally but an Electronic Tuning Device (ETD) such as the SAT can be used to | assist, verify and store the tuning as may be desired. | | Please don't try to use an FAC type program to attempt the EBVT with tempered | octaves, it won't work because it is not based on the same principles. | | Bill Bremmer RPT | Madison, Wisconsin I have not heard of "tempered octaves" before but upon reflecting on actual tuning practices in pitch raises going real fast, the octaves do come out "tempered" if I have to make excuses. And because of various "physical conditions" yes it does serve to be a little lax on the pure octaves dictum if certain intervals such as the 5ths through (esp down) the octaves are wanted to be even. However a 6:3 octave as compared to a 4:2 octave or GASP 2:1 cannot be considered tempered unless the ratio is off. Its hard to explain, its kinda like the critics saying "his rubato is off" .... I will *go* with "tempered octaves" but with respect ask for theoritical beat rates for any given temp based on pure octaves. I think I can take it from there. ---ric
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