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The generalized Pythagorean ratios considers 'q'(2) as the octave term and 'p'(3) as the term usually associated with the fifth, such as in the traditional 3/2 ratio for a perfect fifth. The idea is to extend the Pythagorean tuning by generalizing the standard chain of fifths and fourths (using 3 and 2) method. | The generalized Pythagorean ratios considers 'q'(2) as the octave term and 'p'(3) as the term usually associated with the fifth, such as in the traditional 3/2 ratio for a perfect fifth. The idea is to extend the Pythagorean tuning by generalizing the standard chain of fifths and fourths (using 3 and 2) method. | ||
Every pair of Pythagorean ratios with 3^x in the numerator and 3^x denominator always equals 2. In fact, Pythagorean tuning can be viewed as one particular case of the equation below where p=3 and q =2. | Every pair of Pythagorean ratios with 3^x in the numerator and 3^x denominator always equals 2 (its octave complement). In fact, Pythagorean tuning can be viewed as one particular case of the equation below where p=3 and q =2. | ||
\[\frac{p^x}{q^n} | \[ S = \left\{ \frac{p^x}{q^n},\frac{q^{n+1}}{p^x} \mid x \in \mathbb{Z}, 0 \leq x \leq 6 \right\} \] | ||
=== Derivation of 'n' === | === Derivation of 'n' === | ||