Why pianos and guitars aren’t really in tune (just intonation vs 12TET)

David Bennett September 12, 2022
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Use promo code BENNETT30 to get 30% off Entonal Studio before the end of September: https://entonal.studio/ 🎶 SOURCES: Why does choral music sound so good, ListeningIn: https://youtu.be/au92XTLm_SU Duffin, R.W. (2007), How equal temperament ruined harmony (and why you should care) Jacob Collier, Moon River breakdown: https://youtu.be/9d4-URyWEJQ Recording of “Duel Of The Fates”: https://youtu.be/4FkJLKZwNrU Paul David’s on Scar Tissue’s tuning: https://youtu.be/Daw93bRHe4Y Jacob Collier masterclass: https://youtu.be/rcgcrxslh60 Jacob Collier discussing piano temperament: https://youtu.be/rcgcrxslh60 Violin intonation (including Bach example): https://youtu.be/QaYOwIIvgHg Brandon Acker on temperaments & guitar: https://youtu.be/tiKCORN-6m8 Pythagorean Vs. Just intonation: https://youtu.be/nPN_tTv7C_8 George Collier on temperament: https://youtu.be/bCYcS57eCqs And, an extra special thanks goes to Douglas Lind, Vidad Flowers, Ivan Pang, Waylon Fairbanks, Jon Dye, Austin Russell, Christopher Ryan, Yu Kyung Chung, Toot & Paul Peijzel, the channel’s Patreon saints! 😇 SUPPORT ME ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/davidbennettpiano 🎹 0:00 Introduction 0:59 what is "in tune"? 2:00 the Harmonic Series 3:37 why don't we tune to the harmonic series? 6:05 Temperament 9:06 how the Violin can play in just intonation 11:38 Entonal Studio 12:28 how Choirs can sing in just intonation 15:18 how John Frusciante played guitar in just intonation 17:15 can I write a piano piece in just intonation?

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