Also, the intervals used in arabic music are actually not quarter tones, they are a quarter tone away from the intervals we use, but quarter tones themselves are not used.
What are actually used are neutral intervals, which are found in the harmonic series relitivley low, like: 11/10, or 11/9.
You should also mention how the tuning we use today isn't tuned exactly the same as the notes in the harmonic series.
I agree with you and I actually did mention that but the problem was, YouTube only allows for 10 minutes so I had to make cuts. Maybe I will do a long one for Mike's Master Classes that I write for. I have 3 master classes on there so far.
Not all instrument's overtones contain the pitches of the harmonic series, these are called "Inharmonic" instruments. Even the piano is slightly inharmonic, which leads to octave streching.
Certian indonesian instruments are VERY inharmonic.
Excellent! I have bee reading the "Harmonic Experience" by W. A. Mathieu and your video put visual clarity to all of this theory. Wonderful way of explaining. Thank You.
Thank you Steve! This is such a helpful video for anyone just starting out,...or needing a refresher course in the Overtone Series! You make all of this easy to understand and comprehensible--esp at 2:20. Carla jenkins--PS--You may want to check out the writing/translation across the bottom of screen while speaking,...it is not making sense.
Thank you. I'm doing a science fair experiment on this, and it was very useful for understanding.
coolhaha10 4 months ago
How would you write that on staff paper?
Spoc1012 1 year ago
Also, the intervals used in arabic music are actually not quarter tones, they are a quarter tone away from the intervals we use, but quarter tones themselves are not used.
What are actually used are neutral intervals, which are found in the harmonic series relitivley low, like: 11/10, or 11/9.
You should also mention how the tuning we use today isn't tuned exactly the same as the notes in the harmonic series.
kratanuva725 1 year ago
I agree with you and I actually did mention that but the problem was, YouTube only allows for 10 minutes so I had to make cuts. Maybe I will do a long one for Mike's Master Classes that I write for. I have 3 master classes on there so far.
Thanks,
Steve
jzguru1 1 year ago
@kratanuva725 On another note, since I am a jazz musician and composer, you may enjoy my other YouTube video "Two Worlds"
Ciao,
Steve
jzguru1 1 year ago
@kratanuva725 Haha I guess with lots of ledger lines. :))
jzguru1 1 year ago
Just a little correction:
Not all instrument's overtones contain the pitches of the harmonic series, these are called "Inharmonic" instruments. Even the piano is slightly inharmonic, which leads to octave streching.
Certian indonesian instruments are VERY inharmonic.
kratanuva725 1 year ago
Thank you. I don't know about all the instruments and I'm sure the various physical makeups and characteristics can cause havoc on mother nature.
Steve
jzguru1 1 year ago
I vaguely knew about this before but this video really helped me grasp the implications for music. Thanks!
docbobster 1 year ago
Excellent! I have bee reading the "Harmonic Experience" by W. A. Mathieu and your video put visual clarity to all of this theory. Wonderful way of explaining. Thank You.
scouttyboy13 1 year ago
All so very very true Steve.
rothjus 1 year ago
Thank you Steve! This is such a helpful video for anyone just starting out,...or needing a refresher course in the Overtone Series! You make all of this easy to understand and comprehensible--esp at 2:20. Carla jenkins--PS--You may want to check out the writing/translation across the bottom of screen while speaking,...it is not making sense.
carlajenkins1 1 year ago
This is really a great lesson for me! Thanks, Steve :)
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onajik 1 year ago