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BudjarnLambeth: /* ...to xenharmonic practice */ add Kite’s guitar guide

2026-10-03T14:08:02Z

...to xenharmonic practice: add Kite’s guitar guide

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	* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.		* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.
	* [[Creating Scala scl files for rank two temperaments]]: A tutorial for musicians not yet familiar with the [[Scala]] software who wish to create tuning files for use with [[Instruments#Electronic instruments\|electronic instruments]] or [[DAWs]].		* [[Creating Scala scl files for rank two temperaments]]: A tutorial for musicians not yet familiar with the [[Scala]] software who wish to create tuning files for use with [[Instruments#Electronic instruments\|electronic instruments]] or [[DAWs]].
			* [[Kite Guitar Exercises and Techniques by Kite Giedraitis]]: For learning and improving with the [[Kite guitar]] (a [[41edo]] guitar)

	=== ...to alternative/underrepresented viewpoints ===		=== ...to alternative/underrepresented viewpoints ===

BudjarnLambeth: /* ...to alternative/underrepresented viewpoints */

2026-09-25T02:16:25Z

...to alternative/underrepresented viewpoints

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	=== ...to alternative/underrepresented viewpoints ===		=== ...to alternative/underrepresented viewpoints ===
	* [[Misconceptions about ~~xenhamony~~]]		* [[Misconceptions about xenharmony]]

	== Specialist introductions ==		== Specialist introductions ==

BudjarnLambeth at 02:16, 25 September 2026

2026-09-25T02:16:14Z

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	* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.		* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.
	* [[Creating Scala scl files for rank two temperaments]]: A tutorial for musicians not yet familiar with the [[Scala]] software who wish to create tuning files for use with [[Instruments#Electronic instruments\|electronic instruments]] or [[DAWs]].		* [[Creating Scala scl files for rank two temperaments]]: A tutorial for musicians not yet familiar with the [[Scala]] software who wish to create tuning files for use with [[Instruments#Electronic instruments\|electronic instruments]] or [[DAWs]].

			=== ...to alternative/underrepresented viewpoints ===
			* [[Misconceptions about xenhamony]]

	== Specialist introductions ==		== Specialist introductions ==

BudjarnLambeth at 02:14, 25 September 2026

2026-09-25T02:14:36Z

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	== General introductions ==		== General introductions ==
	~~''You may find more in [[:Category:~~ Guides~~]] and [[:Category: Overview]].''~~		Guides that assume minimal prior knowledge. This is a good place to start.

	~~Introductions~~ that assume minimal prior knowledge. This is a good place to start.

	=== ...to xenharmonic theory ===		=== ...to xenharmonic theory ===

BudjarnLambeth at 02:13, 25 September 2026

2026-09-25T02:13:42Z

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	* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.		* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.
	* [[Creating Scala scl files for rank two temperaments]]: A tutorial for musicians not yet familiar with the [[Scala]] software who wish to create tuning files for use with [[Instruments#Electronic instruments\|electronic instruments]] or [[DAWs]].		* [[Creating Scala scl files for rank two temperaments]]: A tutorial for musicians not yet familiar with the [[Scala]] software who wish to create tuning files for use with [[Instruments#Electronic instruments\|electronic instruments]] or [[DAWs]].

	~~== Galleries of pages by topic ===~~
	* [[General theory]]: Lists pages about foundational concepts
	* [[List of approaches to musical tuning]]: Lists pages about different families of tunings

	== Specialist introductions ==		== Specialist introductions ==
	''You may find more in [[:Category: Guides]] and [[:Category: Overview]].''		''You may find more in [[:Category: Guides]] and [[:Category: Overview]].''

	=== ...for people interested in tuning math ==		=== ...for people interested in tuning math ===
	* [[Dave Keenan & Douglas Blumeyer's guide to RTT]] (D&D's guide): An extensive 9-part guide to [[regular temperament theory]] with many examples and visuals by [[Dave Keenan]] and [[Douglas Blumeyer]].		* [[Dave Keenan & Douglas Blumeyer's guide to RTT]] (D&D's guide): An extensive 9-part guide to [[regular temperament theory]] with many examples and visuals by [[Dave Keenan]] and [[Douglas Blumeyer]].
	* [[Mike's lectures on regular temperament theory]]: A series of lessons on regular temperament theory by [[Mike Battaglia]].		* [[Mike's lectures on regular temperament theory]]: A series of lessons on regular temperament theory by [[Mike Battaglia]].
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	=== ...for people with a music theory/common practice background ===		=== ...for people with a music theory/common practice background ===
	* ''[https://hackmd.io/@euwbah/extending-harmonic-principles-1 Extending harmonic principles in 12edo to 31edo (external link)]'': A course by @euwbah on HackMD, aimed at musicians familiar with common practice music theory but unfamiliar with microtones. It uses [[31edo]] as a bridge to generalize [[12edo]] concepts to a purer more abstract		* ''[https://hackmd.io/@euwbah/extending-harmonic-principles-1 Extending harmonic principles in 12edo to 31edo (external link)]'': A course by @euwbah on HackMD, aimed at musicians familiar with common practice music theory but unfamiliar with microtones. It uses [[31edo]] as a bridge to generalize [[12edo]] concepts to a purer more abstract

			== Galleries of pages by topic ==
			* [[General theory]]: Lists pages about foundational concepts
			* [[List of approaches to musical tuning]]: Lists pages about different families of tunings

	== Videos ==		== Videos ==

BudjarnLambeth: Restructured subheadings and reordered lists, added misconceptions about xen

2026-09-25T02:12:55Z

Restructured subheadings and reordered lists, added misconceptions about xen

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	<u>'''[[Links #Maps\|Maps]]'''</u> \| '''Forums''' (<u>[[Links #Discord server\|Discord]]</u> <u>[[Links #Facebook groups\|Facebook]]</u>) \| <u>'''[[Links #Educational websites\|Educational websites]]'''</u>		<u>'''[[Links #Maps\|Maps]]'''</u> \| '''Forums''' (<u>[[Links #Discord server\|Discord]]</u> <u>[[Links #Facebook groups\|Facebook]]</u>) \| <u>'''[[Links #Educational websites\|Educational websites]]'''</u>

	== ~~Overviews~~ ==		== General introductions ==
	~~Overviews contain general discussions about microtonal music, including~~ [[:Category:~~Essays\|essays~~]]~~, questions~~ and ~~answers, etc~~. This is a good place ~~if you don't know where~~ to start!		''You may find more in [[:Category: Guides]] and [[:Category: Overview]].''

			Introductions that assume minimal prior knowledge. This is a good place to start.

			=== ...to xenharmonic theory ===
	* [[Xen concepts for beginners]]: Explains the fundamental building blocks of microtonal theory from the ground up. Short and readable. Introduces interval ratios, just intonation, regular temperament, MOS scales and EDOs/ETs. Does not assume prior knowledge.		* [[Xen concepts for beginners]]: Explains the fundamental building blocks of microtonal theory from the ground up. Short and readable. Introduces interval ratios, just intonation, regular temperament, MOS scales and EDOs/ETs. Does not assume prior knowledge.
	* [[Nick Vuci's Fundamentals of Xen]], edited by Leo Coogan: Another explanation of the fundamental building blocks that emphasises different facets. Combining the two together will help you understand both better.		* [[Nick Vuci's Fundamentals of Xen]], edited by Leo Coogan: Another explanation of the fundamental building blocks that emphasises different facets. Combining the two together will help you understand both better.

			=== ...to xenharmonic practice ===
	* [[Making Microtonal Music is Easier Than You’d Think]]: Comprehensive 9000-word tutorial with many images. The article explains xen; from what it even ''is'', to linking resources (including ones on this wiki), to explaining how to make microtonal music in five methods of increasing complexity and cost. Goes from free and easy to more complicated and costing hundreds (or thousands) of dollars/pounds/euros:		* [[Making Microtonal Music is Easier Than You’d Think]]: Comprehensive 9000-word tutorial with many images. The article explains xen; from what it even ''is'', to linking resources (including ones on this wiki), to explaining how to make microtonal music in five methods of increasing complexity and cost. Goes from free and easy to more complicated and costing hundreds (or thousands) of dollars/pounds/euros:
	** Using a free browser-based synth		** Using a free browser-based synth
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	** Removing the frets on a guitar		** Removing the frets on a guitar
	** Buying a microtonal-fretted guitar.		** Buying a microtonal-fretted guitar.
	* [[~~List of approaches~~ to ~~musical tuning~~]]: ~~Musical~~ [[tuning]] ~~can be approached in many different ways, and this article gives a good overview~~ of ~~these approaches.~~		* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.
	* ~~… and many more in~~ [[:~~Category: Overview~~]].		* [[Creating Scala scl files for rank two temperaments]]: A tutorial for musicians not yet familiar with the [[Scala]] software who wish to create tuning files for use with [[Instruments#Electronic instruments\|electronic instruments]] or [[DAWs]].

			== Galleries of pages by topic ===
			* [[General theory]]: Lists pages about foundational concepts
			* [[List of approaches to musical tuning]]: Lists pages about different families of tunings

	== ~~Articles~~ ==		== Specialist introductions ==
	Guides ~~that provide basic (~~and ~~sometimes advanced) information on various topics, aimed at readers who are not yet familiar with these topics~~.		''You may find more in [[:Category: Guides]] and [[:Category: Overview]].''

			=== ...for people interested in tuning math ==
	* [[Dave Keenan & Douglas Blumeyer's guide to RTT]] (D&D's guide): An extensive 9-part guide to [[regular temperament theory]] with many examples and visuals by [[Dave Keenan]] and [[Douglas Blumeyer]].		* [[Dave Keenan & Douglas Blumeyer's guide to RTT]] (D&D's guide): An extensive 9-part guide to [[regular temperament theory]] with many examples and visuals by [[Dave Keenan]] and [[Douglas Blumeyer]].
	* [[Mike's lectures on regular temperament theory]]: A series of lessons on regular temperament theory by [[Mike Battaglia]].		* [[Mike's lectures on regular temperament theory]]: A series of lessons on regular temperament theory by [[Mike Battaglia]].
	* [[Creating Scala scl files for rank two temperaments]]: A tutorial for ~~musicians not yet familiar~~ with ~~the [[Scala]] software who wish to create tuning files for use with [[Instruments#Electronic instruments\|electronic instruments]] or [[DAWs]].~~
	* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music ~~today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.~~		=== ...for people with a music theory/common practice background ===
	* ''[https://hackmd.io/@euwbah/extending-harmonic-principles-1 Extending harmonic principles in 12edo to 31edo (external link)]'': A course by @euwbah on HackMD, aimed at musicians familiar with common practice music theory but unfamiliar with microtones. It uses [[31edo]] as a bridge to generalize [[12edo]] concepts to a purer more abstract ~~form, which can then be applied to any [[tuning]].~~		* ''[https://hackmd.io/@euwbah/extending-harmonic-principles-1 Extending harmonic principles in 12edo to 31edo (external link)]'': A course by @euwbah on HackMD, aimed at musicians familiar with common practice music theory but unfamiliar with microtones. It uses [[31edo]] as a bridge to generalize [[12edo]] concepts to a purer more abstract
	* … and many more in [[:Category: Guides]].

	== Videos ==		== Videos ==

BudjarnLambeth: These two (Xen for beginners and Vucu’s fundamentals) should be higher on the page because they're foundational to understanding the rest - either of these two can come first but both of them should come before everything else

2026-09-25T01:40:18Z

These two (Xen for beginners and Vucu’s fundamentals) should be higher on the page because they're foundational to understanding the rest - either of these two can come first but both of them should come before everything else

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	== Overviews ==		== Overviews ==
	Overviews contain general discussions about microtonal music, including [[:Category:Essays\|essays]], questions and answers, etc. This is a good place if you don't know where to start!		Overviews contain general discussions about microtonal music, including [[:Category:Essays\|essays]], questions and answers, etc. This is a good place if you don't know where to start!
			* [[Xen concepts for beginners]]: Explains the fundamental building blocks of microtonal theory from the ground up. Short and readable. Introduces interval ratios, just intonation, regular temperament, MOS scales and EDOs/ETs. Does not assume prior knowledge.
			* [[Nick Vuci's Fundamentals of Xen]], edited by Leo Coogan: Another explanation of the fundamental building blocks that emphasises different facets. Combining the two together will help you understand both better.
	* [[Making Microtonal Music is Easier Than You’d Think]]: Comprehensive 9000-word tutorial with many images. The article explains xen; from what it even ''is'', to linking resources (including ones on this wiki), to explaining how to make microtonal music in five methods of increasing complexity and cost. Goes from free and easy to more complicated and costing hundreds (or thousands) of dollars/pounds/euros:		* [[Making Microtonal Music is Easier Than You’d Think]]: Comprehensive 9000-word tutorial with many images. The article explains xen; from what it even ''is'', to linking resources (including ones on this wiki), to explaining how to make microtonal music in five methods of increasing complexity and cost. Goes from free and easy to more complicated and costing hundreds (or thousands) of dollars/pounds/euros:
	** Using a free browser-based synth		** Using a free browser-based synth
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	== Articles ==		== Articles ==
	Guides that provide basic (and sometimes advanced) information on various topics, aimed at readers who are not yet familiar with these topics~~. Arranged from most foundational to most advanced.~~		Guides that provide basic (and sometimes advanced) information on various topics, aimed at readers who are not yet familiar with these topics.
	* [[Xen concepts for beginners]]: Explains the fundamental building blocks of microtonal theory from the ground up. Short and readable. Introduces interval ratios, just intonation, regular temperament, MOS scales and EDOs/ETs. Does not assume prior knowledge.
	* [[Nick Vuci's Fundamentals of Xen]], edited by Leo Coogan: Another explanation of the fundamental building blocks that emphasises different facets. Combining the two together will help you understand both better.
	* [[Dave Keenan & Douglas Blumeyer's guide to RTT]] (D&D's guide): An extensive 9-part guide to [[regular temperament theory]] with many examples and visuals by [[Dave Keenan]] and [[Douglas Blumeyer]].		* [[Dave Keenan & Douglas Blumeyer's guide to RTT]] (D&D's guide): An extensive 9-part guide to [[regular temperament theory]] with many examples and visuals by [[Dave Keenan]] and [[Douglas Blumeyer]].
	* [[Mike's lectures on regular temperament theory]]: A series of lessons on regular temperament theory by [[Mike Battaglia]].		* [[Mike's lectures on regular temperament theory]]: A series of lessons on regular temperament theory by [[Mike Battaglia]].

BudjarnLambeth: /* Articles */ Reorder articles and add description to Xen concepts for beginners (not yet done)

2026-09-25T01:36:35Z

Articles: Reorder articles and add description to Xen concepts for beginners (not yet done)

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	== Articles ==		== Articles ==
	Guides that provide basic (and sometimes advanced) information on various topics, aimed at readers who are not yet familiar with these topics.		Guides that provide basic (and sometimes advanced) information on various topics, aimed at readers who are not yet familiar with these topics. Arranged from most foundational to most advanced.
			* [[Xen concepts for beginners]]: Explains the fundamental building blocks of microtonal theory from the ground up. Short and readable. Introduces interval ratios, just intonation, regular temperament, MOS scales and EDOs/ETs. Does not assume prior knowledge.
			* [[Nick Vuci's Fundamentals of Xen]], edited by Leo Coogan: Another explanation of the fundamental building blocks that emphasises different facets. Combining the two together will help you understand both better.
	* [[Dave Keenan & Douglas Blumeyer's guide to RTT]] (D&D's guide): An extensive 9-part guide to [[regular temperament theory]] with many examples and visuals by [[Dave Keenan]] and [[Douglas Blumeyer]].		* [[Dave Keenan & Douglas Blumeyer's guide to RTT]] (D&D's guide): An extensive 9-part guide to [[regular temperament theory]] with many examples and visuals by [[Dave Keenan]] and [[Douglas Blumeyer]].
	* [[Mike's lectures on regular temperament theory]]: A series of lessons on regular temperament theory by [[Mike Battaglia]].		* [[Mike's lectures on regular temperament theory]]: A series of lessons on regular temperament theory by [[Mike Battaglia]].
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	* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.		* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.
	* ''[https://hackmd.io/@euwbah/extending-harmonic-principles-1 Extending harmonic principles in 12edo to 31edo (external link)]'': A course by @euwbah on HackMD, aimed at musicians familiar with common practice music theory but unfamiliar with microtones. It uses [[31edo]] as a bridge to generalize [[12edo]] concepts to a purer more abstract form, which can then be applied to any [[tuning]].		* ''[https://hackmd.io/@euwbah/extending-harmonic-principles-1 Extending harmonic principles in 12edo to 31edo (external link)]'': A course by @euwbah on HackMD, aimed at musicians familiar with common practice music theory but unfamiliar with microtones. It uses [[31edo]] as a bridge to generalize [[12edo]] concepts to a purer more abstract form, which can then be applied to any [[tuning]].
	* [[Xen concepts for beginners]]
	* [[Nick Vuci's Fundamentals of Xen]], edited by Leo Coogan.
	* … and many more in [[:Category: Guides]].		* … and many more in [[:Category: Guides]].

Fredg999: /* Articles */ Add link to Xen concepts for beginners

2026-09-24T21:25:16Z

Articles: Add link to Xen concepts for beginners

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	* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.		* [[Finale Microtonal Accidentals and Playback]]: How to easily start writing microtonal music today! Customize Finale for microtonal display and output.
	* ''[https://hackmd.io/@euwbah/extending-harmonic-principles-1 Extending harmonic principles in 12edo to 31edo (external link)]'': A course by @euwbah on HackMD, aimed at musicians familiar with common practice music theory but unfamiliar with microtones. It uses [[31edo]] as a bridge to generalize [[12edo]] concepts to a purer more abstract form, which can then be applied to any [[tuning]].		* ''[https://hackmd.io/@euwbah/extending-harmonic-principles-1 Extending harmonic principles in 12edo to 31edo (external link)]'': A course by @euwbah on HackMD, aimed at musicians familiar with common practice music theory but unfamiliar with microtones. It uses [[31edo]] as a bridge to generalize [[12edo]] concepts to a purer more abstract form, which can then be applied to any [[tuning]].
			* [[Xen concepts for beginners]]
	* [[Nick Vuci's Fundamentals of Xen]], edited by Leo Coogan.		* [[Nick Vuci's Fundamentals of Xen]], edited by Leo Coogan.
	* … and many more in [[:Category: Guides]].		* … and many more in [[:Category: Guides]].

Fredg999: Update internal link

2026-06-08T02:20:45Z

Update internal link

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	{{About\|guides to learning microtonal music\|the Xen Wiki style guide\|Xenharmonic Wiki: ~~Article guidelines~~}}		{{About\|guides to learning microtonal music\|the Xen Wiki style guide\|Xenharmonic Wiki: Manual of Style}}

	There are many ways to learn about [[microtonal music]], and luckily there are many resources available! In this page, we will explore a small portion of them…		There are many ways to learn about [[microtonal music]], and luckily there are many resources available! In this page, we will explore a small portion of them…