<HTML>In a message dated 1/22/03 10:51:06 PM Central Standard Time, piano@charlesneuman.net writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">For example, in the bass you're balancing 10ths, 17ths, double octaves, 5ths, etc. In the upper treble I hear mostly about double octaves or triple octaves. But I suppose I should be listening to running intervals there, too. Charles </BLOCKQUOTE> Try an experiment. Tune the octaves perfect, but on purpose, tune the third and the fifth of the chord flat or sharp. Then play the chord. Tell me if you like what you hear. Wim </HTML>