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There are at least hundreds, probably thousands, of [[rank-2 temperament]]s described. It can be difficult to know where to start.  
There are at least hundreds, probably thousands, of [[rank-2 temperament]]s described. It can be difficult to know where to start.  


This page is intended as that starting point. It does not aim to list every temperament. Instead it aims to list only the ones that are of particular interest to composers and theorists.
This page is intended as that starting point. It does not aim to list every temperament. Instead it aims to list only the ones that are of high interest to a sizeable number of composers or theorists.


Of course, composers and theorists disagree amongst themselves about what properties are desirable in a temperament, so this list arranges temperaments by their properties, allowing the reader to choose which properties to prioritise.
Composers and theorists disagree amongst themselves about what properties are desirable in a temperament, and you might over time find that you lean more towards one camp or another. This list arranges temperaments by their properties, allowing you the reader to seek out temperaments with whichever properties you value.


== Guide to tables ==
== Guide to tables ==