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The '''Werntz Nocturne scale''', created by [[Julia Werntz]], consists of [[9edo]] with three notes inserted from [[12edo]] to use as "embellishing notes", thereby making use of all twelve keys in each octave of a piano-style keyboard. | The '''Werntz Nocturne scale''', created by [[Julia Werntz]], consists of [[9edo]] with three notes inserted from [[12edo]] to use as "embellishing notes", thereby making use of all twelve keys in each octave of a piano-style keyboard. | ||
In terms of temperament, this scale can be viewed as the union of 9edo with [[6edo]], with three notes shared; or as a threefold-symmetrical 12 note non-MOS scale of [[ | In terms of temperament, this scale can be viewed as the [[polymicrotonal|union]] of 9edo with [[6edo]], with three notes shared; or as a threefold-symmetrical 12 note non-MOS scale of [[18edo]], with intervals 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2. | ||
This scale is explained in the following video: | This scale is explained in the following video: | ||
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* ''[https://driffrecords.bandcamp.com/album/climbing-to-sleep Climbing to Sleep]'' - jazz album (2025) | * ''[https://driffrecords.bandcamp.com/album/climbing-to-sleep Climbing to Sleep]'' - jazz album (2025) | ||
[[Category:Tempered scales]][[Category:12-tone scales]][[Category: | [[Category:Tempered scales]][[Category:12-tone scales]][[Category:18edo]][[Category:9edo]][[Category:6edo]][[Category:Piano]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:21, 21 September 2025
The Werntz Nocturne scale, created by Julia Werntz, consists of 9edo with three notes inserted from 12edo to use as "embellishing notes", thereby making use of all twelve keys in each octave of a piano-style keyboard.
In terms of temperament, this scale can be viewed as the union of 9edo with 6edo, with three notes shared; or as a threefold-symmetrical 12 note non-MOS scale of 18edo, with intervals 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2.
This scale is explained in the following video:
Music
- Climbing to Sleep - jazz album (2025)