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Properties

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	One significant characteristic that differs from most tunings is that each successive lower octave has more notes. At first sight, the different progressions don't seem to say much. It helps to analyze each tuning by looking at its full interval matrix, revealing that some strings have many more types of minor thirds, while others have more fifths. Some completely dodge certain harmonics, regardless of how many "strings" you add; some combinations just never happen.		One significant characteristic that differs from most tunings is that each successive lower octave has more notes. At first sight, the different progressions don't seem to say much. It helps to analyze each tuning by looking at its full interval matrix, revealing that some strings have many more types of minor thirds, while others have more fifths. Some completely dodge certain harmonics, regardless of how many "strings" you add; some combinations just never happen.

	The most important part is the number of sides, which will expose different chords at each row, some configurations make progressions more intuitive. The most altered part of the progression are the initial segments, since its the result of truncating the spiral, they are the most affected. from these different truncation different patterns still emerge. The rest of the progression are mostly equal, relatively, in most configurations. From a string length perspective, the progression is almost arithmetic, seems to increase at constant but there is an increasing unnoticeable ratio.		The most important part is the number of sides, which will expose different chords at each row, some configurations make progressions more intuitive. The most altered part of the progression are the initial segments, since its the result of truncating the spiral, they are the most affected. from these different truncation different patterns still emerge. The rest of the progression are mostly equal, relatively, in most configurations. From a string length perspective,(already away from the center, with less error in the truncation) the progression is almost arithmetic, seems to increase at constant but there is an increasing unnoticeable ratio.

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Theory

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	'''''S1m1.05946''''' - One-sided spiral with a margin of the twelfth root of 2.		'''''S1m1.05946''''' - One-sided spiral with a margin of the twelfth root of 2.

	'''''~~S7x1.1r2~~''''' - Seven-sided spiral with a margin of 1 (omitted), with an initial radius of 2, and constant increment c = 1. When omitted, spirals initial radius is 0, c = 1.		'''''S7r2c1''''' - Seven-sided spiral with a margin of 1 (omitted), with an initial radius of 2, and constant increment c = 1. When omitted, spirals initial radius is 0, c = 1.

	'''''iS6m1''''' - Inverted six-sided spiral with a margin of 1.		'''''iS6m1''''' - Inverted six-sided spiral with a margin of 1.

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	== Properties ==		== Properties ==

	One significant characteristic that differs from most tunings is that each successive lower octave has more notes. At first sight, the different progressions don't seem to say much. It helps to analyze each tuning by looking at its full interval matrix, revealing that some ~~spirals~~ have many more types of minor thirds, while others have more fifths. Some completely dodge certain harmonics, regardless of how many "strings" you add; some combinations just never happen.		One significant characteristic that differs from most tunings is that each successive lower octave has more notes. At first sight, the different progressions don't seem to say much. It helps to analyze each tuning by looking at its full interval matrix, revealing that some strings have many more types of minor thirds, while others have more fifths. Some completely dodge certain harmonics, regardless of how many "strings" you add; some combinations just never happen.

			The most important part is the number of sides, which will expose different chords at each row, some configurations make progressions more intuitive. The most altered part of the progression are the initial segments, since its the result of truncating the spiral, they are the most affected. from these different truncation different patterns still emerge. The rest of the progression are mostly equal, relatively, in most configurations. From a string length perspective, the progression is almost arithmetic, seems to increase at constant but there is an increasing unnoticeable ratio.

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Jbcristian: /* Theory */

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Theory

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	'''''S1m1.05946''''' - One-sided spiral with a margin of the twelfth root of 2.		'''''S1m1.05946''''' - One-sided spiral with a margin of the twelfth root of 2.

	'''''S7x1.~~1y1c1~~''''' - Seven-sided spiral with a margin of 1 (omitted), ~~starting away from the center at x = 1.1, y = 1~~, and constant increment c = 1. When omitted, spirals ~~start at x = 0, y =~~ 0, c = 1.		'''''S7x1.1r2''''' - Seven-sided spiral with a margin of 1 (omitted), with an initial radius of 2, and constant increment c = 1. When omitted, spirals initial radius is 0, c = 1.

	'''''iS6m1''''' - Inverted six-sided spiral with a margin of 1.		'''''iS6m1''''' - Inverted six-sided spiral with a margin of 1.
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	''Margin:'' usually 1 (to mimic spider-webs). This property can be (unnecessarily) employed to generate [[Equal divisions of the octave\|equal-division systems]]. For example, the angle is calculated with "PI * 2 / spiralSides," so when sides are 1, 1/2, or 1/4, etc., it leaves the margin as the sole control for segment length increase. For instance, a one-sided spiral with a radius of approximately 1.05946 (twelfth root of 2) generates a 12 equal division system. From this perspective, equal-division systems can be seen as a subset of spirals.		''Margin:'' usually 1 (to mimic spider-webs). This property can be (unnecessarily) employed to generate [[Equal divisions of the octave\|equal-division systems]]. For example, the angle is calculated with "PI * 2 / spiralSides," so when sides are 1, 1/2, or 1/4, etc., it leaves the margin as the sole control for segment length increase. For instance, a one-sided spiral with a radius of approximately 1.05946 (twelfth root of 2) generates a 12 equal division system. From this perspective, equal-division systems can be seen as a subset of spirals.

	~~''Starting coordinates''~~: usually 0~~, 0. Starting the spiral away from the center~~ opens another dimension of progression; however, it seems to mostly affect the initial segments, and the rest of the spiral converges quickly with its version ~~starting at 0,~~ 0.		Initial radius: usually 0 Using a different initial radius opens another dimension of progression; however, it seems to mostly affect the initial segments, and the rest of the spiral converges quickly with its version with radius 0.

	''Inversion'': This parameter doesn't affect the progression but rather how the progression is treated, as string length or as frequency.		''Inversion'': This parameter doesn't affect the progression but rather how the progression is treated, as string length or as frequency.

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	* [https://kepleriandreams.github.io An open-source, virtual playable spiral harp] by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]		* [https://kepleriandreams.github.io An open-source, virtual playable spiral harp] by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]

			[[Category:Instruments]]
	[[Category:Tuning]]		[[Category:Tuning]]

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Improve the definition

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	[[File:Spiral Harp -01 concept art.png\|thumb\|Six-sided spiral harp concept art]]		[[File:Spiral Harp -01 concept art.png\|thumb\|Six-sided spiral harp concept art]]
	[[File:6-sided spiral tuning melody.wav\|thumb\|Example melody tuned to a six-sided spiral]]		[[File:6-sided spiral tuning melody.wav\|thumb\|Example melody tuned to a six-sided spiral]]
	A '''spiral tuning system'''{{idiosyncratic}} (term proposed by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]) is a ~~[[tuning system]]~~ based on any of the diverse configurations of a spiral polygonal chain, known as a {{w\|spirangle}}, utilizing the segment's length as source for pitch, either as string length or frequency.		A '''spiral tuning system'''{{idiosyncratic}} (term proposed by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]) is a layout for string instruments based on any of the diverse configurations of a spiral polygonal chain, known as a {{w\|spirangle}}, utilizing the segment's length as source for pitch, either as string length or frequency.

	These systems are aperiodic (with exceptions) and possess an infinite range of possibilities. Among these configurations defined by their sides and segments, many prove musically practical, with potential for some to manifest as tangible instruments, such as spiral harps. (An instrument with a single wound string where pitch is linked solely to string length, and tension becomes relative.)		These systems are aperiodic (with exceptions) and possess an infinite range of possibilities. Among these configurations defined by their sides and segments, many prove musically practical, with potential for some to manifest as tangible instruments, such as spiral harps. (An instrument with a single wound string where pitch is linked solely to string length, and tension becomes relative.)
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	Each unique configuration unveils distinct chords and progressions, often showcasing geometric patterns.		Each unique configuration unveils distinct chords and progressions, often showcasing geometric patterns.

	==Theory ==		== Theory ==
	Each tuning can be mainly defined by the amount of sides and the margin, and can be named:		Each tuning can be mainly defined by the amount of sides and the margin, and can be named:

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	''Inversion'': This parameter doesn't affect the progression but rather how the progression is treated, as string length or as frequency.		''Inversion'': This parameter doesn't affect the progression but rather how the progression is treated, as string length or as frequency.

	===Examples===		=== Examples ===
	<gallery widths="300" heights="200">		<gallery widths="300" heights="200">
	Spirangles with different margin..png\|Spiral polygonal chains with different margins.		Spirangles with different margin..png\|Spiral polygonal chains with different margins.
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	</gallery>		</gallery>

	===Graphs===		=== Graphs ===
	<gallery widths="300" heights="200">		<gallery widths="300" heights="200">
	File:Unwound spirals next to each other.png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, firsts 10 segments. With margin 1. From 0.5 to 2 sides (150 spirals, in 0.01 step) First segment from each spiral is normalized to the same length. Segments are colored by octave, this means, every red is the same chroma. The 1-sided spiral has all its segments of the same length in this configuration with margin 1.		File:Unwound spirals next to each other.png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, firsts 10 segments. With margin 1. From 0.5 to 2 sides (150 spirals, in 0.01 step) First segment from each spiral is normalized to the same length. Segments are colored by octave, this means, every red is the same chroma. The 1-sided spiral has all its segments of the same length in this configuration with margin 1.
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	{{todo\|clarify\|inline=1\|comment=Add a description of what the three graphs above represent, especially the axes (which is which) and the color coding.}}		{{todo\|clarify\|inline=1\|comment=Add a description of what the three graphs above represent, especially the axes (which is which) and the color coding.}}

	==Construction==		== Construction ==
	[[File:Heptagon spiral harp.png\|thumb\|An eight-sided spiral polygonal chain.]]		[[File:Heptagon spiral harp.png\|thumb\|An eight-sided spiral polygonal chain.]]
	Starting from the center, and considering the segment's length as string length, the first being the shortest, becomes the highest pitch so the tunings are defined inversely.		Starting from the center, and considering the segment's length as string length, the first being the shortest, becomes the highest pitch so the tunings are defined inversely.
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	We assign a frequency to the first segment, e.g. 8000hz, and the rest of the notes are calculated from it.		We assign a frequency to the first segment, e.g. 8000hz, and the rest of the notes are calculated from it.

	===Algorithm for calculating segment length===		=== Algorithm for calculating segment length ===
	Given:		Given:
	*Radius <math>r = (z \times n) \times (m^n)</math> where 'z' is the constant size increment, 'm' is margin, and 'n' is the point's index, starting at 0.		*Radius <math>r = (z \times n) \times (m^n)</math> where 'z' is the constant size increment, 'm' is margin, and 'n' is the point's index, starting at 0.
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	<math>d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}</math>		<math>d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}</math>

	==Properties==		== Properties ==

	One significant characteristic that differs from most tunings is that each successive lower octave has more notes. At first sight, the different progressions don't seem to say much. It helps to analyze each tuning by looking at its full interval matrix, revealing that some spirals have many more types of minor thirds, while others have more fifths. Some completely dodge certain harmonics, regardless of how many "strings" you add; some combinations just never happen.		One significant characteristic that differs from most tunings is that each successive lower octave has more notes. At first sight, the different progressions don't seem to say much. It helps to analyze each tuning by looking at its full interval matrix, revealing that some spirals have many more types of minor thirds, while others have more fifths. Some completely dodge certain harmonics, regardless of how many "strings" you add; some combinations just never happen.
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	==Considerations for spiral tunings and possible harps==		== Considerations for spiral tunings and possible harps ==

	For a real spiral, a logical number of sides starts at 3 (greater than 2, avoiding string overlap) and ends at some point depending on the expected range (e.g., 12 sides). However, a real harp beyond this will have too many or too short strings to be practical. Regarding the margin, the value is usually 1; going too far away from this eliminates the possibility of the spiral as an instrument, and so does this tuning inversion, the progression as frequency.		For a real spiral, a logical number of sides starts at 3 (greater than 2, avoiding string overlap) and ends at some point depending on the expected range (e.g., 12 sides). However, a real harp beyond this will have too many or too short strings to be practical. Regarding the margin, the value is usually 1; going too far away from this eliminates the possibility of the spiral as an instrument, and so does this tuning inversion, the progression as frequency.

	==External links==		== External links ==
	*[https://kepleriandreams.github.io An open-source, virtual playable spiral harp] by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]		* [https://kepleriandreams.github.io An open-source, virtual playable spiral harp] by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]

	[[Category:Tuning]]		[[Category:Tuning]]

Jbcristian: /* Graphs */

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Graphs

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	===Graphs===		===Graphs===
	<gallery widths="300" heights="200">		<gallery widths="300" heights="200">
	Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings, colored by equave 2:1		File:Unwound spirals next to each other.png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, firsts 10 segments. With margin 1. From 0.5 to 2 sides (150 spirals, in 0.01 step) First segment from each spiral is normalized to the same length. Segments are colored by octave, this means, every red is the same chroma. The 1-sided spiral has all its segments of the same length in this configuration with margin 1.
	Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings		File:Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings, colored by equave 2:1
	Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 20 sides, in step 0.01, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 20 sides, in step 0.01, 20 first strings		File:Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings
			File:Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 20 sides, in step 0.01, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 20 sides, in step 0.01, 20 first strings
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Jbcristian at 13:56, 29 December 2023

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	A '''spiral tuning system'''{{idiosyncratic}} (term proposed by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]) is a [[tuning system]] based on any of the diverse configurations of a spiral polygonal chain, known as a {{w\|spirangle}}, utilizing the segment's length as source for pitch, either as string length or frequency.		A '''spiral tuning system'''{{idiosyncratic}} (term proposed by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]) is a [[tuning system]] based on any of the diverse configurations of a spiral polygonal chain, known as a {{w\|spirangle}}, utilizing the segment's length as source for pitch, either as string length or frequency.

	~~Spiral tuning~~ systems are aperiodic and possess an infinite range of possibilities. Among these configurations defined by their sides and segments, many prove musically practical, with potential for some to manifest as tangible instruments, such as spiral harps. ~~For instance~~, ~~a six-sided spiral harp comprised of 120 segments spans approximately five octaves. Each unique configuration unveils distinct chords~~ and ~~progressions, often showcasing geometric patterns~~.		These systems are aperiodic (with exceptions) and possess an infinite range of possibilities. Among these configurations defined by their sides and segments, many prove musically practical, with potential for some to manifest as tangible instruments, such as spiral harps. (An instrument with a single wound string where pitch is linked solely to string length, and tension becomes relative.)

	~~Furthermore~~, the inversions of these tunings hold musical merit. Instead of the segment's length dictating string length, it determines frequency. However, this approach forfeits the utilization of the spiral as an instrument.		Each unique configuration unveils distinct chords and progressions, often showcasing geometric patterns.

	== Theory ==		==Theory ==
	~~Another aspect influencing pitch is~~ the ~~spiral~~ margin~~. This alteration also sacrifices the characteristic spider-web appearance~~ and ~~eliminates the possibility of a spiral harp.~~		Each tuning can be mainly defined by the amount of sides and the margin, and can be named:

	~~Additionally~~, ~~concerning~~ the margin~~/radius property~~, ~~the same algorithm used for calculating the spirals~~ can be (~~unnecessarily~~) ~~employed to generate~~ [~~[Equal-step~~ tuning~~\|equal-division systems]]. For example, when sides are 1, 1/2, or 1/4, etc., the angle~~ is ~~calculated with "PI*2/spiralSides," leaving the margin as the sole control for segment length increase. For instance, a one-sided spiral with a radius~~ of ~~approximately 1.05946 (twelfth root of 2) generates a 12 equal division system~~.		'''''S6m1''''' - "S" for spiral, followed by the number of sides, "m" for margin; if its value is 1, it can be omitted (e.g., S6m1 = S6). [This tuning is of main interest.]

	=== Examples ===		'''''S5.5''''' - Five-and-a-half-sided spiral with margin 1 (omitted).
	<gallery widths=300 heights=200>
			'''''S1m1.05946''''' - One-sided spiral with a margin of the twelfth root of 2.

			'''''S7x1.1y1c1''''' - Seven-sided spiral with a margin of 1 (omitted), starting away from the center at x = 1.1, y = 1, and constant increment c = 1. When omitted, spirals start at x = 0, y = 0, c = 1.

			'''''iS6m1''''' - Inverted six-sided spiral with a margin of 1.

			The parameters affecting the resulting relative segment length progression are:

			''Amount of sides:'' from 0 to infinity.

			''Margin:'' usually 1 (to mimic spider-webs). This property can be (unnecessarily) employed to generate [[Equal divisions of the octave\|equal-division systems]]. For example, the angle is calculated with "PI * 2 / spiralSides," so when sides are 1, 1/2, or 1/4, etc., it leaves the margin as the sole control for segment length increase. For instance, a one-sided spiral with a radius of approximately 1.05946 (twelfth root of 2) generates a 12 equal division system. From this perspective, equal-division systems can be seen as a subset of spirals.

			''Starting coordinates'': usually 0, 0. Starting the spiral away from the center opens another dimension of progression; however, it seems to mostly affect the initial segments, and the rest of the spiral converges quickly with its version starting at 0, 0.

			''Inversion'': This parameter doesn't affect the progression but rather how the progression is treated, as string length or as frequency.

			===Examples===
			<gallery widths="300" heights="200">
	Spirangles with different margin..png\|Spiral polygonal chains with different margins.		Spirangles with different margin..png\|Spiral polygonal chains with different margins.
	Virtual spiral harps configurations.png\|Spiral polygonal chains with different sides.		Virtual spiral harps configurations.png\|Spiral polygonal chains with different sides.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Graphs ===		===Graphs===
	<gallery widths=300 heights=200>		<gallery widths="300" heights="200">
	Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings, colored by equave 2:1		Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings, colored by equave 2:1
	Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings		Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings
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	== Construction ==		==Construction==
	[[File:Heptagon spiral harp.png\|thumb\|An eight-sided spiral polygonal chain.]]		[[File:Heptagon spiral harp.png\|thumb\|An eight-sided spiral polygonal chain.]]
	~~Each tuning can be defined by the amount of sides and the margin.~~ Starting from the center, and considering the segment's length as string length, the first being the shortest becomes the highest pitch, so ~~in this case~~ the tunings are defined inversely. Since they are aperiodic, the system sizes are infinite; it will depend on how many notes one wants to calculate. Most ~~harp~~ settings cover the audible range with ~~fewer~~ than 300 ~~strings. The spiral can be of any size, a diameter, or scale property, while changing the length of the~~ segments ~~won't alter their relative lengths. We assign a frequency to the first segment, e.g., 8000 Hz, and the rest of the notes are calculated from it~~.		Starting from the center, and considering the segment's length as string length, the first being the shortest, becomes the highest pitch so the tunings are defined inversely.
			Since, in most cases, they are aperiodic, the system sizes are infinite, it will depend on how many notes one wants to calculate. Most spiral settings cover the audible range with less than 300 segments.

	=== Algorithm for calculating segment length ===		For instance, a six-sided spiral harp with margin 1, comprised of 120 segments spans approximately five octaves.

			The spiral can be of any size, a diameter, or scale property, while changing the length of the segments, won't alter their relative length.(if started at 0,0).

			We assign a frequency to the first segment, e.g. 8000hz, and the rest of the notes are calculated from it.

			===Algorithm for calculating segment length===
	Given:		Given:
	* Radius <math>r = (z \times n) \times (m^n)</math> where 'z' is the constant size increment, 'm' is margin, and 'n' is the point's index, starting at 0.		*Radius <math>r = (z \times n) \times (m^n)</math> where 'z' is the constant size increment, 'm' is margin, and 'n' is the point's index, starting at 0.
	* Angle <math>a = \frac{2 \pi}{s}</math> where 's' is the amount of sides of the spiral		*Angle <math>a = \frac{2 \pi}{s}</math> where 's' is the amount of sides of the spiral

	The x-coordinate and y-coordinate of a point on the spiral are calculated using:		The x-coordinate and y-coordinate of a point on the spiral are calculated using:
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	<math>d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}</math>		<math>d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}</math>

	== External links ==		==Properties==
	* [https://kepleriandreams.github.io An open-source, virtual playable spiral harp] by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]
			One significant characteristic that differs from most tunings is that each successive lower octave has more notes. At first sight, the different progressions don't seem to say much. It helps to analyze each tuning by looking at its full interval matrix, revealing that some spirals have many more types of minor thirds, while others have more fifths. Some completely dodge certain harmonics, regardless of how many "strings" you add; some combinations just never happen.

			TODO: Add images!

			==Considerations for spiral tunings and possible harps==

			For a real spiral, a logical number of sides starts at 3 (greater than 2, avoiding string overlap) and ends at some point depending on the expected range (e.g., 12 sides). However, a real harp beyond this will have too many or too short strings to be practical. Regarding the margin, the value is usually 1; going too far away from this eliminates the possibility of the spiral as an instrument, and so does this tuning inversion, the progression as frequency.

			==External links==
			*[https://kepleriandreams.github.io An open-source, virtual playable spiral harp] by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]

	[[Category:Tuning]]		[[Category:Tuning]]

Fredg999: Mark term as idiosyncratic + credit author, split last half of intro into a new theory section (the new transition might need some work), markup/cleanup, categories

2023-12-29T06:44:59Z

Mark term as idiosyncratic + credit author, split last half of intro into a new theory section (the new transition might need some work), markup/cleanup, categories

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	[[File:Spiral Harp -01 concept art.png\|thumb\|Six-sided spiral harp concept art]]		[[File:Spiral Harp -01 concept art.png\|thumb\|Six-sided spiral harp concept art]]
	[[File:6-sided spiral tuning melody.wav\|thumb\|Example melody tuned to a six-sided spiral]]		[[File:6-sided spiral tuning melody.wav\|thumb\|Example melody tuned to a six-sided spiral]]
	[[~~File~~:~~Heptagon spiral harp~~.~~png\|thumb\|An eight-sided spiral polygonal chain~~.]]		A '''spiral tuning system'''{{idiosyncratic}} (term proposed by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]) is a [[tuning system]] based on any of the diverse configurations of a spiral polygonal chain, known as a {{w\|spirangle}}, utilizing the segment's length as source for pitch, either as string length or frequency.
	~~Spiral~~ tuning ~~systems encompass~~ the diverse configurations of a spiral polygonal chain, known as a "spirangle," utilizing the segment's length as source for pitch, either as string length or frequency.

	These systems are non-periodic and possess an infinite range of possibilities. Among these configurations defined by their sides and segments, many prove musically practical, with potential for some to manifest as tangible instruments, such as spiral harps.

	~~For instance, a six-sided spiral harp comprised of 120 segments spans approximately five octaves~~.

	Each unique configuration unveils distinct chords and progressions, often showcasing geometric patterns.		Spiral tuning systems are aperiodic and possess an infinite range of possibilities. Among these configurations defined by their sides and segments, many prove musically practical, with potential for some to manifest as tangible instruments, such as spiral harps. For instance, a six-sided spiral harp comprised of 120 segments spans approximately five octaves. Each unique configuration unveils distinct chords and progressions, often showcasing geometric patterns.

	Furthermore, the inversions of these tunings hold musical merit. Instead of the segment's length dictating string length, it determines frequency. However, this approach forfeits the utilization of the spiral as an instrument.		Furthermore, the inversions of these tunings hold musical merit. Instead of the segment's length dictating string length, it determines frequency. However, this approach forfeits the utilization of the spiral as an instrument.

			== Theory ==
	Another aspect influencing pitch is the spiral margin. This alteration also sacrifices the characteristic spider-web appearance and eliminates the possibility of a spiral harp.		Another aspect influencing pitch is the spiral margin. This alteration also sacrifices the characteristic spider-web appearance and eliminates the possibility of a spiral harp.

	Additionally, concerning the margin/radius property, the same algorithm used for calculating the spirals can be (unnecessarily) employed to generate equal-division systems. For example, when sides are 1, 1/2, or 1/4, etc., the angle is calculated with "PI*2/spiralSides," leaving the margin as the sole control for segment length increase.		Additionally, concerning the margin/radius property, the same algorithm used for calculating the spirals can be (unnecessarily) employed to generate [[Equal-step tuning\|equal-division systems]]. For example, when sides are 1, 1/2, or 1/4, etc., the angle is calculated with "PI*2/spiralSides," leaving the margin as the sole control for segment length increase. For instance, a one-sided spiral with a radius of approximately 1.05946 (twelfth root of 2) generates a 12 equal division system.

	~~For instance, a one-sided~~ spiral with ~~a radius of approximately 1.05946 (twelfth root of 2) generates a 12 equal division system~~.		=== Examples ===
			<gallery widths=300 heights=200>
			Spirangles with different margin..png\|Spiral polygonal chains with different margins.
			Virtual spiral harps configurations.png\|Spiral polygonal chains with different sides.
			</gallery>

	~~An open-source~~, ~~virtual playable spiral harp is accessible~~ in ~~https://kepleriandreams~~.~~github~~.io.		=== Graphs ===
	~~[[File:Spirangles with different margin~~..png\|~~thumb\|Spiral polygonal chains with different margins~~.]]		<gallery widths=300 heights=200>
	~~[[File:Virtual spiral harps configurations~~.png\|~~thumb\|Spiral polygonal chains with different~~ sides.]]		Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings, colored by equave 2:1
			Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings
			Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 20 sides, in step 0.01, 20 first strings .png\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 20 sides, in step 0.01, 20 first strings
			</gallery>

	==~~====Construction:======~~		{{todo\|clarify\|inline=1\|comment=Add a description of what the three graphs above represent, especially the axes (which is which) and the color coding.}}
	~~Each tuning can be defined by the amount~~ of sides and the margin. Starting from the center, and considering the segment's length as string length, the first being the shortest becomes the highest pitch, so in this case the tunings are defined inversely. Since they are non-periodic, the system sizes are infinite; it will depend on how many notes one wants to calculate. Most harp settings cover the ~~audible range with fewer than 300 strings. The spiral can be of any size, a diameter~~, ~~or scale property, while changing~~ the ~~length of the segments won't alter their relative lengths. We assign a frequency to the first segment, e.g., 8000 Hz,~~ and the ~~rest of the notes are calculated from it~~.

	~~'''Algorithm for Calculating Segment Length~~:'''		== Construction ==
			[[File:Heptagon spiral harp.png\|thumb\|An eight-sided spiral polygonal chain.]]
			Each tuning can be defined by the amount of sides and the margin. Starting from the center, and considering the segment's length as string length, the first being the shortest becomes the highest pitch, so in this case the tunings are defined inversely. Since they are aperiodic, the system sizes are infinite; it will depend on how many notes one wants to calculate. Most harp settings cover the audible range with fewer than 300 strings. The spiral can be of any size, a diameter, or scale property, while changing the length of the segments won't alter their relative lengths. We assign a frequency to the first segment, e.g., 8000 Hz, and the rest of the notes are calculated from it.

			=== Algorithm for calculating segment length ===
	Given:		Given:
			* Radius <math>r = (z \times n) \times (m^n)</math> where 'z' is the constant size increment, 'm' is margin, and 'n' is the point's index, starting at 0.
	- Radius <math>r = (z \times n) \times (m^n)</math> where 'z' is the constant size increment, 'm' is margin, and 'n' is the point's index, starting at 0.		* Angle <math>a = \frac{2 \pi}{s}</math> where 's' is the amount of sides of the spiral

	- Angle <math>a = \frac{2 \pi}{s}</math> where 's' is the amount of sides of the spiral

	The x-coordinate and y-coordinate of a point on the spiral are calculated using:		The x-coordinate and y-coordinate of a point on the spiral are calculated using:
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	<math>d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}</math>		<math>d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}</math>

	[~~[File~~:~~Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0~~.~~004, 20 first strings~~ .~~png\|thumb\|Unwound spirals next to each other~~, ~~from 0 sides to 2 sides, in step 0.004, 20 first strings, colored~~ by ~~equave 2:1]]~~		== External links ==
	[[~~File~~:~~Unwinded spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0.02, 20 first strings~~ .~~png\|thumb\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 10 sides, in step 0~~.~~02, 20 first strings~~ ]]		* [https://kepleriandreams.github.io An open-source, virtual playable spiral harp] by [[User:Jbcristian\|J.B. Cristian]]
	[[~~File~~:~~Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 20 sides, in step 0.01, 20 first strings .png\|thumb\|Unwound spirals next to each other, from 0 sides to 20 sides, in step 0.01, 20 first strings~~ ]]
			[[Category:Tuning]]

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Fredg999 moved page Spiral Tunings to Spiral tunings: WP:NCCAPS

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