Sites which deal with tuning systems (historical and modern), just intonation, and theories of tuning, temperament, and harmelodics.
In Baroque times the primary musical "experiments" were not really in melody, rhythm, or harmony, but in instrument building and tuning systems. Likewise, today the things which separate ambient music artists such as Tricky from experimental artists such as the Deep Listening Band or Harry Partch are in the depth to which experimental artists test new tuning systems.
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An essay by José Rodríguez Alvira, describes tuning systems since Bronze Age.
Introduction to tuning systems, based on the Western cents system. Written by Terry Blackburn.
An introduction to equal temperament for guitarists who have problems tuning their guitars.
The historical development of musical tuning systems from ancient Greek origins to the development of equal temperament.
Includes information on the differences between equal temperament and well temperament and why Bach rejected equal temperament and celebrated well temperament.
Traditional tunings of the grand piano and Beethoven's specific tunings.
Discusses the development of tuning systems in Medieval Europe.
Previously unknown temperament found on the autograph title page of the "Well-Tempered Clavier"; published 2005. Includes explanations and links to scholarly articles.
An article by David van Ooijen about equal and mean-tone temperaments on stringed instruments.
Describes proper tunings and scale construction for the Great Highland Bagpipe.
Temperaments and tunings used on harpsichord and organ.
Construction of a reference center of scale measurements throughout the world.
Previously unknown temperament found on the autograph title page of the "Well-Tempered Clavier"; published 2005. Includes explanations and links to scholarly articles.
Describes proper tunings and scale construction for the Great Highland Bagpipe.
Traditional tunings of the grand piano and Beethoven's specific tunings.
Includes information on the differences between equal temperament and well temperament and why Bach rejected equal temperament and celebrated well temperament.
Temperaments and tunings used on harpsichord and organ.
An essay by José Rodríguez Alvira, describes tuning systems since Bronze Age.
An article by David van Ooijen about equal and mean-tone temperaments on stringed instruments.
An introduction to equal temperament for guitarists who have problems tuning their guitars.
The historical development of musical tuning systems from ancient Greek origins to the development of equal temperament.
Introduction to tuning systems, based on the Western cents system. Written by Terry Blackburn.
Discusses the development of tuning systems in Medieval Europe.
Construction of a reference center of scale measurements throughout the world.
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