Just Intonation vs Equal Temperament

Why it was recommended

this video is a great demonstration of the errors between just intonation intervals and our equal temperament compromise

Recommendationbaddox · Original2014-09

What it covers

A short demonstration comparing just intonation with equal temperament, played so you can hear how the tuning compromise changes intervals and chords. It includes a Bach prelude played in. It is for someone meeting the subject for the first time.

Video details

Channel

Trippin' on Cookies

Length

3 min 56 sec

Year

2014

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