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'''Carlos Alpha''' is a non-octave [[equal temperament]] invented by [[Wendy Carlos]], with step size about 77.965{{cent}}. In this temperament, the interval of 9 steps approximates [[3/2]], that of 5 steps approximates [[5/4]], and that of 4 steps approximates [[6/5]]. | '''Carlos Alpha''' is a non-octave [[equal temperament]] invented by [[Wendy Carlos]], with step size about 77.965{{cent}}. In this temperament, the interval of 9 steps approximates [[3/2]], that of 5 steps approximates [[5/4]], and that of 4 steps approximates [[6/5]]. The scale can be used with (i.e. [[15L 1s]]) or without octaves. | ||
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; [[Bryan Deister]] | ; [[Bryan Deister]] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDwgCHDZpsc Microtonal Improvisation in Carlos Alpha] (2023) | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDwgCHDZpsc Microtonal Improvisation in Carlos Alpha] (2023) | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuDni2oQyl8 microtonal improvisation in Carlos Alpha] (2025) | |||
; [[Mandrake]] | ; [[Mandrake]] | ||