Bach vs Equal Temperament, part 2 -- Bradley Lehman

[DannyWrigley]

I think it's the pure fifths that make the difference so astounding. When you hear intervals with a bit of wobble, they're brought out by the surprising purity of other intervals. More of a mix and match, whereas in equal, each interval has exactly the same amount of wobble, so there's no variety. Just this variety alone is ear-opening, but especially when pieces that give specific attention to the various "inconsistencies" are played in the temperament. Bach was likely well aware of them all.

[ccoraxfan]

The difference this temperament makes compared with equal temperament is like unstopping your ears.

It amazes me that, with so much music having been written for different keys and modulation (one would assume for the purpose of adding variety, i.e. the spice of life), we should then go and tune all of our instruments in a way which totally destroys the differences between the keys! Comparing Bach/Lehman with equal temperament is like comparing ornate architecture with poured cement.

[MichaelBramble]

Awesome! I love music in its proper tuning! Many people are pro authentic baroque performance practice, but many turn a blind eye to the tuning systems! Great video. Once I had the chance to play Buxtehude on a Just Intonation organ, what an experience for the ears that was!