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Kirnberger I is very similar to [[Pythagorean tuning]] but not exactly the same. In Kirnberger I, the D–A fifth is reduced by a [[syntonic comma]], making the major thirds F–A, C–E, G–B, and D–F# pure, though the fifth based on D is a ratio of [[40/27]] instead of [[3/2]].
Kirnberger I is very similar to [[Pythagorean tuning]] but not exactly the same. In Kirnberger I, the D–A fifth is reduced by a [[syntonic comma]], making the major thirds F–A, C–E, G–B, and D–F# pure, though the fifth based on D is a ratio of [[40/27]] instead of [[3/2]].
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[[Category:Well temperaments]]
[[Category:Historical]]
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[[Category:Stub]]

Revision as of 01:16, 27 April 2023

Kirnberger I is very similar to Pythagorean tuning but not exactly the same. In Kirnberger I, the D–A fifth is reduced by a syntonic comma, making the major thirds F–A, C–E, G–B, and D–F# pure, though the fifth based on D is a ratio of 40/27 instead of 3/2.