Ben Johnston's notation: Difference between revisions
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The odd harmonic series up to 31 starting on C is given by: | The odd harmonic series up to 31 starting on C is given by: | ||
{{dash|C, G, E, B♭< | {{dash|C, G, E, B♭<sup>7</sup>, D, F↑, A♭<sup>13</sup>, B, C♯<sup>17</sup>, E♭<sup>19</sup>, F<sup>7+</sup>, F♯<sup>23+</sup>, G♯, A<sup>+</sup>, B♭<sup>29</sup>, B<sup>31</sup>|s=hair|d=long}}. | ||
Johnston's notation sacrifices some mathematical intuition compared to [[Helmholtz-Ellis notation]], as it bases the natural notes on 4:5:6 chords rather than [[Pythagorean tuning]]. This comes at the possible advantage of fewer accidentals needed for music that emphasizes the 5-limit. | Johnston's notation sacrifices some mathematical intuition compared to [[Helmholtz-Ellis notation]], as it bases the natural notes on 4:5:6 chords rather than [[Pythagorean tuning]]. This comes at the possible advantage of fewer accidentals needed for music that emphasizes the 5-limit. | ||