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== Symbol set == | == Symbol set == | ||
The symbol set comprises traditional accidentals (sharps, flats, and naturals), | The symbol set comprises traditional accidentals (sharps, flats, and naturals), Stein–Zimmermann quartertone accidentals (semisharps and semiflats) with and up and down arrows via Gould arrow quarter tone symbols or [[Helmholtz–Ellis notation|Helmholtz–Ellis just intonation accidentals]]. | ||
The traditional accidentals, as specified in ups and downs notation, modify the note by the sharpness value, which equals the steps of a chromatic semitone (apotome, [[2187/2048]]). | The traditional accidentals, as specified in ups and downs notation, modify the note by the sharpness value, which equals the steps of a chromatic semitone (apotome, [[2187/2048]]). | ||
The | The Stein–Zimmermann quartertone accidentals modify the note by half the sharpness value. They apply to [[edo]]s of even sharpness value only. | ||
The Gould arrow accidentals are up and down arrows attached to sharps, flats, or naturals, and modify the note by one step. They appear very similar to | The Gould arrow accidentals are up and down arrows attached to sharps, flats, or naturals, and modify the note by one step. They appear very similar to Helmholtz–Ellis accidentals, and are fully interchangeable with them. | ||
== Usage guide for each sharpness value == | == Usage guide for each sharpness value == | ||