Lesson XII.


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preface.mp3

Mathematics of the Tempered Scale.

One of the first questions that arises in the mind

Questions on Lesson XII.

  1. Why is the pitch, C-256, adopted for scientific discussion, and what is this pitch called?
  2. How would you arrive at the most favorable pitch at which to tune a piano, if the owner did not suggest any certain pitch?
  3. What is the advantage in using the continuous mute?
  4. Tell what is necessary in the tuning of a string to insure it to stand well?
  5. What would result in the major third C-E, if all the fifths, up to E, were tuned perfect?