Tuning Systems & Interval Ratios

This lesson is part of the Fundamentals of Sound & Music module.

Objectives

• Students will understand the concept of tuning systems and temperaments.
• Students will understand the basics of twelve-tone tuning systems
• Students will be able to derive harmonic frequencies according to simple arithmetic calculations (using harmonics or interval ratios).

Resources

• Kyle Gann, "Information on Alternate Tunings"

Class Activities

• Demonstration of different tuning systems and temperaments