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Johnston's notation sacrifices some mathematical intuition compared to [[Helmholtz–Ellis notation]], as it bases the natural notes on 4:5:6 chords rather than [[Pythagorean tuning]]. This comes at the possible advantage of fewer accidentals needed for music that emphasizes the 5-limit.
Johnston's notation sacrifices some mathematical intuition compared to [[Helmholtz–Ellis notation]], as it bases the natural notes on 4:5:6 chords rather than [[Pythagorean tuning]]. This comes at the possible advantage of fewer accidentals needed for music that emphasizes the 5-limit.
== See also ==
* [[Helmholtz–Ellis notation]]
* [[Functional Just System]]


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