![]() Pythagorean Tuning is a tuning scheme that is constructed by co-relating the ratios obtained from a chain of perfect 5ths. In other words, the notes in 1 octave are determined by their perfect relative 5ths from other octaves. It's considered an un-tempered scale, a natural system, based on the interval of the Perfect 5th (or ratio 3:2). After the span of 7 pure octaves & 12 pure 5ths a discrepancy develops, known as the Pythagorean Comma. The Pythagorean Comma (PC) represents a measurement of 'left-over space'. It is also known as the Diatonic Comma, as well as the ratio 531441:524288, which is the numeric value of 1.0136433. The PC is closely associated in the construction of today's Equal Temperment (ET) Tuning System. * Pythagorean Tuning may be thought of as inclusive
because it bridges numeric gaps that the divisive Just Intonation system does not blanket. Comments are closed.
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