HT selection (was fortepiano wire)

Ron Koval drwoodwind@hotmail.com
Wed, 27 Nov 2002 17:10:06 +0000


from Avery:

Ron,

How do the ones you post below compare to the EBVT offsets you posted
a while ago? Just curious.
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Um.... way different?

The EBVT offsets I used for years were taken from Bill's earlier attempts at 
communicating how he tuned.  That version had the smallest third placed at 
8.5 cents for the G-B third,(C is around 11) with the widest around 17 cents 
for the B-D# third.  There was some out of order thirds that brought up the 
"sideways well" name.  It is a nice-playing temperament with a gradual 
progression to the sharp keys, but with a quicker drop off back down from 
the flat keys.  Five thirds below 13.7, E right at 13.7, and six above 13.7.

In the KV series, A and Eb act kindof like pivot points, staying at the ET 
range of around 13.7, with 5 thirds above and 5 below.  Much more 
bell-shaped for a more even progression through the circle of fifths.

Hope you get a chance to try them!

Ron Koval







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