On Friday, October 11, 2002, at 10:42 AM, Ron Koval wrote: > Here are my current custom stretch numbers for those that can't get > them from the forum. Thanks, Ron! > All beats are set to zero, note value is on left followed by the type > of interval and the percentage to weight that interval. > > A0 6:3 45% / 10:5 55% > A1 6:3 75% / 4:1 25% Is there really enough fundamental at A1 to use 4:1, even at only 25%? That is, I'm thinking about crummy public school practice pianos (just got back from a "day at high school"). Probably would work well with a larger piano though. Why no settings for A2? > A3 4:2 60% / 4:2 40% > A4 4:2 60% / 4:2 40% > A5 4:2 50% / 4:1 50% > A6 4:2 40% / 4:1 40% / 2:1 20% > C8 4:1 60% / 2:1 23% / 8:1 17% > > A3 and A4 should always be the same as each other, as per the manual. > (don't know, don't ask) You can just change values for these two > notes to adjust to your style, if you like really clean temperament > octaves, or a wider stretch. I made this to work with just about > everything out there. Given that you frequently cite the problems of dealing Baldwin Hamiltons, I'm wondering if you've worked out a custom octave balance just for them, customized to single to double transitions, and low tenor bridge anomalies. > Ron Koval Thanks for sharing your research, Patrick Draine
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