How to choose Temperament? was Another Recital in 1/7 Comma

Don drose@dlcwest.com
Thu, 13 Apr 2000 08:17:14 -0600


Hi Mr. Bremmer,

At 08:20 AM 4/13/00 EDT, you wrote:
>Generally, the earlier the period, the more unequal.  The more unequal, the 
>purer the sound from the simple keys, 0-3 sharps or flats and the more 
>vibrant or harsh, the remote keys, 4-6 sharps or flats.

I used to think this too until I started looking at graphs of various
*tempermants* (mannering might be a better term). I know you are one of the
HT experts--please enlighten me, if what I am saying is *wrong*. 
Regards,
Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T.
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