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The antipodes of D is where extended pythagorean notation might logically switch from sharps to flats. In [[31edo]], it's Gbb and Ax. Despite appearances, Gbb and Ax are a perfect 4th apart.
The antipodes of D is where extended pythagorean notation might logically switch from sharps to flats. In [[31edo]], it's Gbb and Ax. Despite appearances, Gbb and Ax are a perfect 4th apart.


On a Bosanquet-layout keyboard like the [[lumatone]], in general the antipodes is the most awkward interval to play, in the sense that it spans the greatest vertical distance.
On a Bosanquet-layout keyboard like the [[lumatone]], the antipodes is the interval that spans the greatest vertical distance, making it perhaps one of the most difficult intervals to play.
[[File:Lumatone 31edo 2.jpg|left|thumb]]
[[File:Lumatone 31edo 2.jpg|left|thumb]]
[[File:Lumatone antipodes for single-ring edos 12-53.jpg|none|thumb]]
[[File:Lumatone antipodes for single-ring edos 12-53.jpg|none|thumb]]