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For more info: http://tallkite.com/misc_files/The%20Kite%20Tuning.pdf | For more info: http://tallkite.com/misc_files/The%20Kite%20Tuning.pdf | ||
== Photographs == | === Photographs === | ||
Caleb Ramsey’s 8-string electric guitar, refretted by Vivian Cecylia Tylińska | Caleb Ramsey’s 8-string electric guitar, refretted by Vivian Cecylia Tylińska | ||
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[[File:The_Kite_Tuning_smaller.jpg|561x561px]] | [[File:The_Kite_Tuning_smaller.jpg|561x561px]] | ||
== Recordings == | === Recordings === | ||
A simple 12-bar blues by Aaron Wolf: | A simple 12-bar blues by Aaron Wolf: | ||
* https://soundcloud.com/mbirakite/aaron-wolf-12-bar-blues-on-kite-guitar | * https://soundcloud.com/mbirakite/aaron-wolf-12-bar-blues-on-kite-guitar | ||
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Possible method for implementing the half-fret capo trick: An extra fret slot is cut to allow insertion of a temporary fret in between the 1st and 2nd (permanent) frets. The slot stops short of the treble side of the fretboard. So gravity holds it in place, plus of course the capo. The temporary fret has the barbs on the side of the tang filed off. The extra slot is a bit wider, so the fret can be pulled out easily. It goes in from the side, under the strings, so the strings don't need to be loosened. Should be able to insert it and remove it on stage between songs. The fret is a bit longer, sticks out about 1/2 inch, so that you can pull it out easily. There is a hole or something in the sticking-out part, to attach a wire or something, so that the fret can be attached to the capo. Keeps one from losing it. | Possible method for implementing the half-fret capo trick: An extra fret slot is cut to allow insertion of a temporary fret in between the 1st and 2nd (permanent) frets. The slot stops short of the treble side of the fretboard. So gravity holds it in place, plus of course the capo. The temporary fret has the barbs on the side of the tang filed off. The extra slot is a bit wider, so the fret can be pulled out easily. It goes in from the side, under the strings, so the strings don't need to be loosened. Should be able to insert it and remove it on stage between songs. The fret is a bit longer, sticks out about 1/2 inch, so that you can pull it out easily. There is a hole or something in the sticking-out part, to attach a wire or something, so that the fret can be attached to the capo. Keeps one from losing it. | ||
== Videos and Podcasts == | === Videos and Podcasts === | ||
'''<u>Now and Xen podcast</u>:''' http://nowandxen.libsyn.com/29268-cents-kite-giedraitis-aaron-wolf-spencer-hargraves-jacob-collier | '''<u>Now and Xen podcast</u>:''' http://nowandxen.libsyn.com/29268-cents-kite-giedraitis-aaron-wolf-spencer-hargraves-jacob-collier | ||
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This chart shows 41-edo in terms of 12-edo. "-ish" means ±1 edostep. The 12 categories circled in red correspond to the notes of 12-edo. The two innermost and two outermost intervals are duplicates. | This chart shows 41-edo in terms of 12-edo. "-ish" means ±1 edostep. The 12 categories circled in red correspond to the notes of 12-edo. The two innermost and two outermost intervals are duplicates. | ||
[[File:41-edo_spiral.png|left|thumb|400x400px]] [[File:41-edo_spiral_with_notes.png|center|thumb|400x400px]] | |||
== Tunings == | == Tunings == | ||
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Don't get overwhelmed! The first two tables contain all the essential chords. Here are some charts to get you started: | Don't get overwhelmed! The first two tables contain all the essential chords. Here are some charts to get you started: | ||
[[File:Chord chart.png|left|thumb]] [[File:Scale chart.png|center|thumb]] | [[File:Chord chart.png|left|thumb]] [[File:Scale chart.png|center|thumb]] | ||
=== Triads === | === Triads === | ||
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|3 1 1 (4) | |3 1 1 (4) | ||
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The Ruyoyo comma implies augmented chords because 5/4, 5/4 and 9/7 add up to 2/1. There are three types of aug chord: upaug, downaug and down-halfaug. (Logically, the last one should be called down-doubledownsharp5 or down-double-up5, but those names are too long.) Each one is odd-limit 9, and each one is an inversion of the others. | The Ruyoyo comma implies augmented chords because 5/4, 5/4 and 9/7 add up to 2/1. There are three types of aug chord: upaug, downaug and down-halfaug. (Logically, the last one should be called down-doubledownsharp5 or down-double-up5, but those names are too long.) Each one is odd-limit 9, and each one is an inversion of the others. | ||
The up-halfaug chord has ^M3 and ^^5. Its innate comma is the [[Sensamagic chords|Zozoyo]] comma, which equates the octave with 9/7 plus 6/5 plus 9/7. In 1st inversion, it's the upminor-halfaug chord C^m(^^5). In 2nd inversion, it's the up-sesquiaug chord. All three chords are odd-limit 9. | The up-halfaug chord has ^M3 and ^^5. Its innate comma is the [[Sensamagic chords|Zozoyo]] comma, which equates the octave with 9/7 plus 6/5 plus 9/7. In 1st inversion, it's the upminor-halfaug chord C^m(^^5). In 2nd inversion, it's the up-sesquiaug chord. All three chords are odd-limit 9. | ||
Another possible aug chord is 7:9:11 = up-downsharp5 = C^(v#5) = C ^E vG#. Unfortunately it's very difficult to finger. | |||
The updim7 and downdim7 chords are formed from stacked 6/5's and 7/6's, alternating to make 7/5's. The 7ths are rather dissonant. The updim7 chord has an innate Ruyoyo comma which equates its ^d7 = 42/25 to a M6 = 27/16. The downdim7 chord has an innate [[Mynucumic chords|Thuzozogu]] comma which equates vd7 = 49/30 with ~6 = 13/8. | The updim7 and downdim7 chords are formed from stacked 6/5's and 7/6's, alternating to make 7/5's. The 7ths are rather dissonant. The updim7 chord has an innate Ruyoyo comma which equates its ^d7 = 42/25 to a M6 = 27/16. The downdim7 chord has an innate [[Mynucumic chords|Thuzozogu]] comma which equates vd7 = 49/30 with ~6 = 13/8. | ||