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== 3-SN scales ==
== 3-SN scales ==
The scales aa…baa…c and abacaba are [[step-nested scale|step-nested]] (SN) scales, which are mirror-symmetric, and can be uniquely defined by a signature.
The scales a…ba…c and abacaba are [[step-nested scale|step-nested]] (SN) scales, which are mirror-symmetric, and can be uniquely defined by a signature.


SN scales are generated iteratively by placing an instance of a new or the existing smallest step at the top or bottom of every larger step.
SN scales are generated iteratively by placing an instance of a new or the existing smallest step at the top or bottom of every larger step.
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'''Conjecture''': The only SN scales that are MV3 are abacaba, and scales of the form a…ba…c.
'''Conjecture''': The only SN scales that are MV3 are abacaba, and scales of the form a…ba…c.


'''Conjecture''': The only SN scales that are MV3, and have mean variety < 3 are those of the form aa…baa…c.
'''Conjecture''': The only SN scales that are MV3, and have mean variety < 3 are those of the form a…ba…c.


See [[Gallery of 3-SN scales]] for examples of 3-SN scales.
See [[Gallery of 3-SN scales]] for examples of 3-SN scales.