> >Well temperament will gain in popularity, not because of reasons of >authenticity or history, but because it is a more valid musical concept >than equal temperament. Well temperament enhances 99% of all music ever >written, and is actually a closer approximation to the intonation employed >by unaccompanied vocalists and strings when they are left to their own >devices. I would like to add to this, while recognizing that Frank does include this in his 99 percent, that contemporary tonal music also benefits tremendously from well temperaments. Atonal music never did catch on outside of academic circles. In addition, I find Debussy and Ravel sound more lush than ever in late 19th century temperaments, which are really forms of well temperament. Their tuners did not carry about Accutuners, but used their ears and their hearts. ab Anne Beetem Harpsichords & Historic Pianos 2070 Bingham Ct. Reston, VA 20191 abeetem@wizard.net
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