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This edo is just an augmented triad, but specifically one that is derived by stacking three 400¢ major thirds. This means it closes the octave and, as such, is its own inversion. So, once again, the melodic and harmonic capabilities of this triad in isolation are pretty slim compared to, say, one derived by stacking [[5/4]]. Yet, the symmetrical nature of this chord allows for quite a "sturdy" sound that helps to keep the temperament together.

The ~~demo~~ for ~~this edo has~~ a foggy, ~~perhaps misty vibe~~. The uninvertible nature of the augmented triad is illustrated in the synth, as it oscillates between two inversions of the triad yet the quality of the chord remains utterly identical. If it were any other type of augmented triad, the inversions would still sound quite similar but they would each have a different vibe.

The major third itself is 13.79¢ sharp of 5/4, enough for a noticeable chorus effect to occasionally take place in timbres with a prominent 5th harmonic (such as a piano). This contributes to the "foggy" sound of the temperament, as the demo illustrates.

The uninvertible nature of the augmented triad is illustrated in the synth, as it oscillates between two inversions of the triad yet the quality of the chord remains utterly identical. If it were any other type of augmented triad, the inversions would still sound quite similar but they would each have a different vibe.

Anyway, I'd say this edo is definitely more interesting than 1edo and 2edo, mostly because it is the smallest edo with a triad.

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''Tier: '''F+'''''

[[File:4edo groove.mp3|none|thumb|4edo fanfare on B diminished]]

While I wouldn't necessarily say 2edo is a better version of 1edo, I will say 4edo is a better version of 2edo. It's a diminished tetrad, but specifically one that is derived by stacking four 300¢ minor thirds. This means it closes the octave and, as such, is its own inversion. So, as always, the melodic and harmonic capabilities of this tetrad in isolation are pretty slim compared to, say, one derived by stacking [[6/5]]. Yet, the symmetrical nature of this chord allows for quite a, dare I say, "sturdy" sound that helps to keep the temperament together.

While I wouldn't necessarily say 2edo is a better version of 1edo, I will say 4edo is a better version of 2edo. It's a diminished tetrad, but specifically one that is derived by stacking four 300¢ minor thirds. This means it closes the octave and, as such, is its own inversion. So, as always, the melodic and harmonic capabilities of this tetrad in isolation are pretty slim compared to, say, one derived by stacking [[6/5]]. Yet, the symmetrical nature of this chord allows for quite a, dare I say, "sturdy" sound that helps to keep the temperament together... how familiar.

The minor third is sat between 6/5 and [[32/27]], giving it a mildly dark sound that is quite apt for the diminished tetrad. It's a powerful minor third, but without the [[5-limit]] resonance of 6/5. Overall, a great minor third.

~~Sounding familiar? Yeah,~~ I'd say this edo is on equal footing with 3edo. You could certainly argue that it's better than 3edo, considering it contains two interlocked instances of 2edo, as well as an extra note. This seems like a convincing case for 4edo, but I personally think that augmented triads are more interesting than diminished tetrads in isolation. It's really all about taste, as is everything in the world of xenharmony.

I'd say this edo is on equal footing with 3edo. You could certainly argue that it's better than 3edo, considering it contains two interlocked instances of 2edo, as well as an extra note. This seems like a convincing case for 4edo, but I personally think that augmented triads are more interesting than diminished tetrads in isolation. It's really all about taste, as is everything in the world of xenharmony.

By the way, you won't be seeing F tier for a while after this. These first four edos are honestly just memes, so no amount of good things I say about them can eke them out of F tier. Now, on to the edos people actually care about.

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 This edo is just an augmented triad, but specifically one that is derived by stacking three 400¢ major thirds. This means it closes the octave and, as such, is its own inversion. So, once again, the melodic and harmonic capabilities of this triad in isolation are pretty slim compared to, say, one derived by stacking [[5/4]]. Yet, the symmetrical nature of this chord allows for quite a "sturdy" sound that helps to keep the temperament together.
-The demo for this edo has a foggy, perhaps misty vibe. The uninvertible nature of the augmented triad is illustrated in the synth, as it oscillates between two inversions of the triad yet the quality of the chord remains utterly identical. If it were any other type of augmented triad, the inversions would still sound quite similar but they would each have a different vibe.
+The major third itself is 13.79¢ sharp of 5/4, enough for a noticeable chorus effect to occasionally take place in timbres with a prominent 5th harmonic (such as a piano). This contributes to the "foggy" sound of the temperament, as the demo illustrates.
+The uninvertible nature of the augmented triad is illustrated in the synth, as it oscillates between two inversions of the triad yet the quality of the chord remains utterly identical. If it were any other type of augmented triad, the inversions would still sound quite similar but they would each have a different vibe.
 Anyway, I'd say this edo is definitely more interesting than 1edo and 2edo, mostly because it is the smallest edo with a triad.
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 ''Tier: '''F+'''''
 [[File:4edo groove.mp3|none|thumb|4edo fanfare on B diminished]]
-While I wouldn't necessarily say 2edo is a better version of 1edo, I will say 4edo is a better version of 2edo. It's a diminished tetrad, but specifically one that is derived by stacking four 300¢ minor thirds. This means it closes the octave and, as such, is its own inversion. So, as always, the melodic and harmonic capabilities of this tetrad in isolation are pretty slim compared to, say, one derived by stacking [[6/5]]. Yet, the symmetrical nature of this chord allows for quite a, dare I say, "sturdy" sound that helps to keep the temperament together.
+While I wouldn't necessarily say 2edo is a better version of 1edo, I will say 4edo is a better version of 2edo. It's a diminished tetrad, but specifically one that is derived by stacking four 300¢ minor thirds. This means it closes the octave and, as such, is its own inversion. So, as always, the melodic and harmonic capabilities of this tetrad in isolation are pretty slim compared to, say, one derived by stacking [[6/5]]. Yet, the symmetrical nature of this chord allows for quite a, dare I say, "sturdy" sound that helps to keep the temperament together... how familiar.
+The minor third is sat between 6/5 and [[32/27]], giving it a mildly dark sound that is quite apt for the diminished tetrad. It's a powerful minor third, but without the [[5-limit]] resonance of 6/5. Overall, a great minor third.
-Sounding familiar? Yeah, I'd say this edo is on equal footing with 3edo. You could certainly argue that it's better than 3edo, considering it contains two interlocked instances of 2edo, as well as an extra note. This seems like a convincing case for 4edo, but I personally think that augmented triads are more interesting than diminished tetrads in isolation. It's really all about taste, as is everything in the world of xenharmony.
+I'd say this edo is on equal footing with 3edo. You could certainly argue that it's better than 3edo, considering it contains two interlocked instances of 2edo, as well as an extra note. This seems like a convincing case for 4edo, but I personally think that augmented triads are more interesting than diminished tetrads in isolation. It's really all about taste, as is everything in the world of xenharmony.
 By the way, you won't be seeing F tier for a while after this. These first four edos are honestly just memes, so no amount of good things I say about them can eke them out of F tier. Now, on to the edos people actually care about.