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In the upmajor tuning, the octave is at (+1,+3+1), and (6th, 0) = (5th, 3rd & 1). The unison is at (+2,-3-3), and (6th, 3rd & 3) = (4th, 0). | In the upmajor tuning, the octave is at (+1,+3+1), and (6th, 0) = (5th, 3rd & 1). The unison is at (+2,-3-3), and (6th, 3rd & 3) = (4th, 0). | ||
The Kite guitar can be tuned to a specific pitch using the [http://tallkite.com/misc_files/EDOtuner.txt | The Kite guitar can be tuned to a specific pitch using the [http://tallkite.com/misc_files/EDOtuner.txt EDOtuner] (text file, right click and "save as..."), a free strobe tuner for microtonal guitars (requires [https://www.reaper.fm/ Reaper] or [https://www.reaper.fm/reaplugs/ ReaJS]). Presets for the Kite guitar can be found here: http://tallkite.com/misc_files/js-MIDI_EDOtuner_txt.ini In Reaper, select Options/Show REAPER Resource Path and put the .ini file in the Presets folder. | ||
== Translating 12-edo Songs to 41-edo == | == Translating 12-edo Songs to 41-edo == | ||
Obviously, the Kite Guitar can do much more than simply play conventional music. But a good starting place is to take what you know and find it on the Kite Guitar. Translating 12-edo music is sometimes problematic but never impossible. Generally the translated version is an improvement, because it's so well tuned. | Obviously, the Kite Guitar can do much more than simply play conventional music. But a good starting place is to take what you know and find it on the Kite Guitar. Translating 12-edo music is sometimes problematic but never impossible. Generally the translated version is an improvement, because it's so well tuned. | ||