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[[ | The '''virtual fundamental''' (VF) or '''virtual pitch''' is the perceived [[pitch]] of a missing fundamental frequency when only its [[harmonic]]s are present. | ||
This phenomenon allows the brain to create a perception of the fundamental frequency even when it's not physically present. | |||
The concept can also be applied to chords. This is the easiest to see when a chord is written as a sequence of overtones. | |||
For example, the virtual fundamental of a [[4:5:6]] major triad is the fundamental: '''1''':4:5:6, which in this case is two octaves below the root of the triad. | |||
== External links == | |||
* Ernst Terhard, [https://terhardt.userweb.mwn.de/ter/top/virtualp.html|''Virtual pitch''] | |||
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Revision as of 15:09, 5 May 2025
The virtual fundamental (VF) or virtual pitch is the perceived pitch of a missing fundamental frequency when only its harmonics are present. This phenomenon allows the brain to create a perception of the fundamental frequency even when it's not physically present.
The concept can also be applied to chords. This is the easiest to see when a chord is written as a sequence of overtones. For example, the virtual fundamental of a 4:5:6 major triad is the fundamental: 1:4:5:6, which in this case is two octaves below the root of the triad.
External links
- Ernst Terhard, Virtual pitch
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