tuning <> TUNING

[Richard Brekne]

Charles Neuman wrote:

> With my little experience, I can't (and wouldn't anyway) comment on Ed's
> octaves or unisons on his CD. But I can share my personal reaction to what
> I heard.
>
> Hearing the Pathetique on Ed's earlier CD was the first time I had heard a
> non-ET temperament (other than my accidental non-ET tuning of my PSO,
> which actually made the piano sound pretty good).
>
> In my first listen I was curious if I'd notice anything different. The
> first thing I noticed were some chromatic passages that stood out to me as
> not being in ET. Then I listened a little more closely and noticed the key
> color in the different chords. Most notable was the purer sounding G Major
> chord in the opening passage, and the pure C-E interval in various places.
> Then the second movement blew me away. I can't even begin to describe how
> it affected me, especially after I was introduced to some of the deeper
> ideas associated with the various key colors. I'm happy I have the rest of
> my life to learn more about temperaments and key color.
>
> This isn't an argument against people who prefer ET. It's just my own
> reaction, for what it's worth.
>
> Charles Neuman

I think Charles.... you have drawn a nice picture that illustrates some key
elements relative to concious music appreciation. And of course those who are
not willing to listen on that plane are less likely to ..... well... be
apreciative :)

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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
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