12/14/2023 0 Comments Sharp and flat symbols![]() ![]() The differences between, say, a D sharp and an E flat, when this happens, are very small, but may be large enough to be noticeable. They may also actually be slightly different pitches. When this happens, enharmonically spelled notes, scales, intervals, and chords, may not only be theoretically different. They sometimes drift, consciously or unconsciously, towards just intonation, which is more closely based on the harmonic series. ![]() But voices and instruments that can fine-tune quickly (for example violins, clarinets, and trombones) often move away from equal temperament. It is easy to use in pianos and other instruments that are difficult to retune (organ, harp, and xylophone, to name just a few), precisely because enharmonic notes sound exactly the same. ![]() Equal temperament has become the "official" tuning system for Western music. \): The key signatures for E flat and D sharp look very different, but would sound the same on a keyboard.Įnharmonic Spellings and Equal TemperamentĪll of the above discussion assumes that all notes are tuned in equal temperament. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |