Episode 4: Tuning Systems

Perennial Dissonance

English - August 04, 2011 13:35 - 2 hours - 21.6 MB
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This week, Dave and I explore some of the various tuning systems that have been used throughout the history of Western concert music. We pick apart their pros and cons without delving into too much technical detail, and talk about some of their major proponents.