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1-3-4 Micro Tuning List
Equal Temperament The pitch range of each octave is divided equally into twelve parts, with
each halfstep evenly spaced in pitch. This is the most commonly used
tuning in music today.
Pure Major,
Pure Minor
These tunings preserve the pure mathematical intervals of each scale,
especially for triad chords (root, third, fifth). You can hear this best in actual
vocal harmonies — such as choirs and a cappella singing.
Werckmeister,
Kirnberger,
Vallotti & Young
Each of the scales combines the mean-tone and Pythagorean scales. The
main feature of these scales is that each key has its own unique character.
These scales were used extensively during the time of Bach and
Beethoven, and even now they are often used when performing period
music on the harpsichord.
1/4 shift The normal equal-tempered scale, shifted up 50 cents.
1/4 tone Twenty-four equally-spaced notes per octave.
Play twenty-four notes within one octave.
1/8 tone Forty-eight equally-spaced notes per octave.
Play forty-eight notes within one octave.
Indian Usually observed in Indian music.
Play white keys only.
Arabic Usually observed in Arabic music.