Equal temperament is a compromise of the more consonant sound of just tuning. Over time many different such compromises have been tried. Many of these compromises are subjective and difficult to define objectively.
If an ensemble tunes to a tempered scale whose instruments while playing have the ability to change the pitch of individual notes, even slightly, they will tend to drift toward just tuning.
Howard used to believe in this myth, but in his book: Big Bangs, he gives details of well-temperaments used during Bach's time. Equal temperament has served to limit our enjoyment of baroque and classical music, but at least, the use of unequal temperaments is on the increase. Thank God!
"EQUAL TEMPERAMENT (a universal tuning, scale and key system): from the discoveries of Pythagoras to J.S. Bach" - The assertion that J S Bach had much, if anything, to do with equal temperament is a myth, and wrong. Bach composed for the "Well tempered", not the "Equal tempered" Klavier and the perpetuation of this myth is responsible for the terrible elimination of character or colour of different keys. It is responsible for classical music having become boring. See videos of Adolfo Barabino
Equal temperament is a compromise of the more consonant sound of just tuning. Over time many different such compromises have been tried. Many of these compromises are subjective and difficult to define objectively.
If an ensemble tunes to a tempered scale whose instruments while playing have the ability to change the pitch of individual notes, even slightly, they will tend to drift toward just tuning.
Koenigholtz 2 months ago
Howard used to believe in this myth, but in his book: Big Bangs, he gives details of well-temperaments used during Bach's time. Equal temperament has served to limit our enjoyment of baroque and classical music, but at least, the use of unequal temperaments is on the increase. Thank God!
partialalignment 1 year ago
"EQUAL TEMPERAMENT (a universal tuning, scale and key system): from the discoveries of Pythagoras to J.S. Bach" - The assertion that J S Bach had much, if anything, to do with equal temperament is a myth, and wrong. Bach composed for the "Well tempered", not the "Equal tempered" Klavier and the perpetuation of this myth is responsible for the terrible elimination of character or colour of different keys. It is responsible for classical music having become boring. See videos of Adolfo Barabino
latribe 1 year ago 2
The song that starts at 0:23 is there a name for it?
PheonixOfAshes 1 year ago
I have the DVD, and I love it! It's a must have for any serious music lover!
ken131 2 years ago