temperaments: meantone - don't try this at home

Charles Neuman piano@charlesneuman.net
Sat, 26 Jan 2002 20:13:52 -0500 (EST)


In the notes to one of his CD's, Ed warns not to try the meantone "at
home" because it will destabilize the piano. He mentions that the piano
used for the recording was restrung afterwards.

What's the problem with it? Does it alter the overall tension too much?
What would the consequences be?

Charles




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