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RE: Yes- it really is that simple. The 7th tone in a scale is a dissonance

I must amend my earlier post in this sub-thread, regarding the 7th harmonic. While in the midst of creating a table which would show why natural harmonics don't line up with equal temperament tuning, somebody wisely sent me a table which had already been created (Thank you!). In fact, although many harmonics are dissonant with equal temperament, the 7th really sticks out like a sore thumb, so, there IS something magic about it.

You can view the table here: http://www.phy.mtu.edu/~suits/badnote.html

But be careful - you could end up spending the next hour or two reading all of the linked pages!

:)


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