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'''Superpyth''', a member of the [[archytas clan]], has 4/3 as a generator, and the Archytas comma 64/63 is [[tempering out|tempered out]], so two generators represents 7/4 in addition to 16/9. Since 4/3 is a generator we can use the same standard chain-of-fourths notation that is also used for [[meantone]] and [[12edo]], with the understanding that, for example, A# is sharper than Bb (in contrast to meantone where A# is flatter than Bb, or 12edo where they are identical). An interesting coincidence is that the [[Wikipedia: Plastic number|plastic number]] has a value of ~486.822 cents, which, taken as a generator and assuming an octave period, constitutes a variety of superpyth.
'''Superpyth''', a member of the [[archytas clan]], has 4/3 as a generator, and the Archytas comma 64/63 is [[tempering out|tempered out]], so two generators represents 7/4 in addition to 16/9. Since 4/3 is a generator we can use the same standard chain-of-fourths notation that is also used for [[meantone]] and [[12edo|12EDO]], with the understanding that, for example, A♯ is sharper than B♭ (in contrast to meantone where A♯ is flatter than B♭, or 12EDO where they are identical). An interesting coincidence is that the [[Wikipedia: Plastic number|plastic number]] has a value of ~486.822 cents, which, taken as a generator and assuming an octave period, constitutes a variety of superpyth.


If the 5th harmonic is used at all, it is mapped to -9 generators, so C-D# is 5/4. So superpyth is "the opposite" of septimal meantone in several different ways: meantone has 4/3 tempered wide so that intervals of 5 are simple and intervals of 7 are complex, while superpyth has 4/3 tempered narrow so that intervals of 7 are simple while intervals of 5 are complex.
If the 5th harmonic is used at all, it is mapped to -9 generators, so C-D♯ is 5/4. So superpyth is "the opposite" of septimal meantone in several different ways: meantone has 4/3 tempered wide so that intervals of 5 are simple and intervals of 7 are complex, while superpyth has 4/3 tempered narrow so that intervals of 7 are simple while intervals of 5 are complex.


If intervals of 11 are desired, the canonical way is to map 11/8 to -16 generators, so 11/8 is a double augmented second (C-Dx), tempering out 100/99. Yet a simpler but reasonable way is to map it to +6 generators, so 11/8 is a diminished fifth (C-Gb), by tempering out 99/98. The latter is called '''supra''', or '''suprapyth'''. The two mappings unite on [[22edo]].  
If intervals of 11 are desired, the canonical way is to map 11/8 to -16 generators, so 11/8 is a double augmented second (C-Dx), tempering out 100/99. Yet a simpler but reasonable way is to map it to +6 generators, so 11/8 is a diminished fifth (C-G♭), by tempering out 99/98. The latter is called '''supra''', or '''suprapyth'''. The two mappings unite on [[22EDO|22edo]].  


[[MOS scale]]s of superpyth have cardinalities of 5, 7, 12, 17, or 22.
[[MOS scale]]s of superpyth have cardinalities of 5, 7, 12, 17, or 22.
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== Scales ==
== Scales ==
; 5-note MOS ([[2L 3s]], proper)
; 5-note MOS ([[2L 3s]], proper)
* [[Archy5]]
* [[Archy5]]
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* [[Archy7]]
* [[Archy7]]
* [[Supra7]]
* [[Supra7]]
In contrast to the meantone diatonic scale, the superpyth diatonic is slightly improper.
In contrast to the meantone diatonic scale, the superpyth diatonic is improper.


; 12-note MOS ([[5L 7s]], borderline improper)
; 12-note MOS ([[5L 7s]], borderline improper)
* [[Archy12]]
* [[Archy12]]
* [[Supra12]]
* [[Supra12]]
The boundary of propriety is [[17edo]].
The boundary of propriety is [[17edo|17EDO]].


== Spectrum of superpyth tunings ==
== Spectrum of superpyth tunings ==
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* [http://micro.soonlabel.com/gene_ward_smith/Others/Taylor/12of22study3.mp3 12of22study3 (children's story)]
* [http://micro.soonlabel.com/gene_ward_smith/Others/Taylor/12of22study3.mp3 12of22study3 (children's story)]
* [http://micro.soonlabel.com/gene_ward_smith/Others/Taylor/12of22study7.mp3 12of22study7]
* [http://micro.soonlabel.com/gene_ward_smith/Others/Taylor/12of22study7.mp3 12of22study7]
By [[Joel Grant Taylor]], all in Superpyth[12] in 22edo tuning.
By [[Joel Grant Taylor]], all in Superpyth[12] in 22EDO tuning.
* [https://m.soundcloud.com/lillianhearne/superpyth12-chromatic-riff <nowiki>Superpyth[12] chromatic riff</nowiki>]
* [https://m.soundcloud.com/lillianhearne/superpyth12-chromatic-riff <nowiki>Superpyth[12] chromatic riff</nowiki>]
* [https://m.soundcloud.com/lillianhearne/trio-in-superpyth-temperament-for-irish-whistle-cello-and-piano Trio in Superpyth Temperament for Irish Whistle, Piano, and Cello]
* [https://m.soundcloud.com/lillianhearne/trio-in-superpyth-temperament-for-irish-whistle-cello-and-piano Trio in Superpyth Temperament for Irish Whistle, Piano, and Cello]
Both by [[User:Lhearne|Lillian Hearne]] in 22edo tuning
Both by [[User:Lhearne|Lillian Hearne]] in 22EDO tuning
 
== See also ==
* [[Ultrapyth]]


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Revision as of 08:44, 22 August 2021

Superpyth, a member of the archytas clan, has 4/3 as a generator, and the Archytas comma 64/63 is tempered out, so two generators represents 7/4 in addition to 16/9. Since 4/3 is a generator we can use the same standard chain-of-fourths notation that is also used for meantone and 12EDO, with the understanding that, for example, A♯ is sharper than B♭ (in contrast to meantone where A♯ is flatter than B♭, or 12EDO where they are identical). An interesting coincidence is that the plastic number has a value of ~486.822 cents, which, taken as a generator and assuming an octave period, constitutes a variety of superpyth.

If the 5th harmonic is used at all, it is mapped to -9 generators, so C-D♯ is 5/4. So superpyth is "the opposite" of septimal meantone in several different ways: meantone has 4/3 tempered wide so that intervals of 5 are simple and intervals of 7 are complex, while superpyth has 4/3 tempered narrow so that intervals of 7 are simple while intervals of 5 are complex.

If intervals of 11 are desired, the canonical way is to map 11/8 to -16 generators, so 11/8 is a double augmented second (C-Dx), tempering out 100/99. Yet a simpler but reasonable way is to map it to +6 generators, so 11/8 is a diminished fifth (C-G♭), by tempering out 99/98. The latter is called supra, or suprapyth. The two mappings unite on 22edo.

MOS scales of superpyth have cardinalities of 5, 7, 12, 17, or 22.

Temperament data

Interval chains

Archy (2.3.7)
1146.61 437.29 927.97 218.64 709.32 0 490.68 981.36 272.03 762.71 53.39
27/14 9/7 12/7 9/8~8/7 3/2 1/1 4/3 7/4~16/9 7/6 14/9 28/27
Full 7-limit superpyth
613.20 1102.91 392.62 882.33 172.04 661.75 1151.46 441.16 930.87 220.58 710.29 0 489.71 979.42 269.13 758.84 48.54 538.25 1027.96 317.67 807.38 97.09 586.80
10/7 15/8 5/4 5/3 10/9 27/14 9/7 12/7 9/8~8/7 3/2 1/1 4/3 7/4~16/9 7/6 14/9 28/27 9/5 6/5 8/5 16/15 7/5
Supra (2.3.7.11)
857.54 150.35 643.15 1135.96 428.77 921.58 214.38 707.19 0 492.81 985.62 278.42 771.23 64.04 556.85 1049.65 342.46
18/11 12/11 16/11 27/14 14/11~9/7 12/7 9/8~8/7 3/2 1/1 4/3 7/4~16/9 7/6 14/9~11/7 33/32~28/27 11/8 11/6 11/9
Full 11-limit suprapyth
604.44 1094.94 385.45 875.96 166.46 656.97 1147.47 437.98 928.48 218.99 709.49 0 490.51 981.01 271.52 762.02 52.53 543.03 1033.54 324.04 814.55 105.06 595.56
10/7 15/8 5/4 18/11~5/3 12/11~10/9 16/11 27/14 14/11~9/7 12/7 9/8~8/7 3/2 1/1 4/3 7/4~16/9 7/6 14/9~11/7 33/32~28/27 11/8 9/5~11/6 6/5~11/9 8/5 16/15 7/5

Scales

5-note MOS (2L 3s, proper)
7-note MOS (5L 2s, improper)

In contrast to the meantone diatonic scale, the superpyth diatonic is improper.

12-note MOS (5L 7s, borderline improper)

The boundary of propriety is 17EDO.

Spectrum of superpyth tunings

Eigenmonzo Generator Comments
4/3 701.955
(10\17) 705.882
28/27 707.408 1/5 comma
9/7 708.771 1/4 comma, 1.3.7.9 minimax
16/15 708.807
(13\22) 709.091
5/4 709.590 9-odd-limit minimax
54/49 709.745 2/7 comma
25/24 710.040
(29\49) 710.204
6/5 710.545
7/5 710.681 7-odd-limit minimax
7/6 711.043 1/3 comma, 1.3.7 minimax
(16\27) 711.111
10/9 711.772
49/48 712.861 2/5 comma
8/7 715.587 1/2 comma

Music

By Joel Grant Taylor, all in Superpyth[12] in 22EDO tuning.

Both by Lillian Hearne in 22EDO tuning

See also

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