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To: cymbeline

also the musical scales and tuning systems Bach used were different.

He worked with unequal temperaments (like well-tempered tuning), allowing all keys but with some altered intervals, unlike today’s equal temperament, and his music used more flexible minor scales.


27 posted on 12/08/2025 1:14:45 PM PST by algore
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To: algore

“He worked with unequal temperaments (like well-tempered tuning)”

How is music played when a nonstandard temperament is used? A piano is always tuned to the standard, isn’t it? If not, music would sound different and unpleasant if played in different keys.


54 posted on 12/09/2025 7:51:09 AM PST by cymbeline
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