Acceptable levels of error

[Don]

Mr. Bremmer,

Sounds like an invitation to sloppiness


At 06:22 PM 2/9/98 EST, you wrote:
>In a message dated 98-02-09 16:29:09 EST, you write:
>
><< If a Valotti/Young is not perfectly accurate but can still function
>satisfactorily, so can an ET with the same level of error, I think.
> 
> Bob Davis >>
>
>It depends upon the effect of those errors.  If the erroneous ET is really a
>Reverse-Well, it's detrimental to the music.  If the ET errors actually fit
>the cycle of 5ths, it might well enhance the music.  If the HT errors result
>in no real change in key "color", then they are no problem.  If the error
>results in an overly wide 3rd or overly tempered 5th that is musically out of
>character for the temperament, then yes, errors in HT's are a problem too.
>
>The principal argument remains that those who insist upon ET and only ET
can't
>have it both ways.  They must be careful that their temperament meet very
>stringent standards or the position they take becomes hypocritical and
>bigoted.
>
>Bill
>
>
Regards, Don