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Just intonation is interesting, but it sort of explodes the composition complexity, because for each note the next (or concurrent) note can be based either on s
by zokier 6y ago
Just intonation is interesting, but it sort of explodes the composition complexity, because for each note the next (or concurrent) note can be based either on some root note or the current note. For example going up major thirds in C would be C-E-G#, but with just intonation you have to make the choice if that last note should be (C * 5/4) * 5/4 , or C * 8/5. The magic of equal temperament makes the distinction go away, so things are simpler.
- PaulDavisThe1st 6y agoOnly if you insist on using harmony and/or modulation. There's plenty of musical cultures around the world that don't use harmony to the extent that western music does (if at all), and in these cultures, the issues caused by just intonation (or any tuning/scale system, really) are not anywhere near as much of a problem (if the exist at all).