Richard writes: <<So Bach probably didnt write (in my opinion) for any particular temperament in the sense I get from your question... more likely he was writting in the new (at that time) genre of temperament thinking. >> Hey, I can agree with this, 100 %. It is instructive to read the research that H.A. Kellner has done inre Bach. He has a very definitive temperament pegged as Bach's own, and a lot of information to support it. Johnny Rheinhard, of the "Tuning" list has his ideas why Werckmeister's temperament was the proper one for Bach. The differences between these two are so slight that our ears will not tell the difference. The huge difference to be had is between ET and ANY of the historically plausible tunings that held sway between MT and ET. Even a mild Victorian creates a discernible change of harmony for Bach, and for the purposes of introducing the concept of non-ET to the 21st century ears we work with today, is a very valuable tool. It is not uncommon for the Bach lovers to begin asking for stronger doses at later visits. Great fun, great music, and a whole new world for the tuner that seeks it. Regards, Ed Foote
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