RE: [tuning] Tuning systems

Johan wrote,

>I'm looking for tuning systems from as many cultures as possible. I'm aware

>of the fact that there is seldom one single tuning system for one culture
>(like the tuning systems in Indonesia that varies from village to village),

>but even a single tuning system from a whole bunch of them would be enough
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>all that is important is that is/was used somewhere.

>Does anyone know of any resources online? It would save me a lot of time if

>they were in Hz or cents.

I'm sure others will point you to a few online resources, but you might want
to go to your local library and check out the New Grove Dictionary of Music
and Musicians -- look up just about any country and you will get this kind
of information. Also check back issues of Leonardo Music Journal.

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