The Argument for Equal Temperament

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It seems likely Lerdahl's point here is that intervals proceed gradually from small frequency ratios to larger frequency ones rather than suddenly. The classic Just diatonic scale does this and, to a lesser extent, so does the Pythagorean scale.

Argues that the 34-tone equal-temperament scale is the most "natural" equal-temperament scale with fewer than 53 tones.

Includes information on the differences between equal temperament and well temperament and why Bach rejected equal temperament and celebrated well temperament.

Lerdahl's cognitive constraints.

An introduction to equal temperament for guitarists who have problems tuning their guitars.

Tool for the study of temperament anomalies.

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Containing references to literature about musical tuning, temperament, scales, microtonality and intonation with links to relevant sites.

Essay discussing the development of casting and tuning techniques with reference to equal temperament and partial tones.

A new theory of musical time, developed in the past twelve years by the music theorist Andrei Pogorilowski.

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