72-Eq notation (Ezra Sims)

Paul Erlich wrote...
> the errors in harmonics above 18 can
> be both larger than 7 cents and can
> lead to inconsistencies with JI

Dan Stearns:
> although I find it very easy to memorize
> one main set of three symbols (the �arrow�,
> �half-arrow�, and �square root�), learning to
> _confidently navigate_ approximate eight
> and a third cent alterations of eighth tones
> is quite another matter indeed!

Paul is (as usual) correct. However,
I should point out that Sims's harmonies
are based on summation and difference
tones, and he expects his performers to
use not just his notation, but also their *ears*,
to adjust their intonation to acheive the
required results. It works for him.

- Monzo
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I was not disagreeing with the statement I quoted from Paul... The bit you
quoted me on is referring to a twenty-fourth tone, 144tET notation...

Dan

-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph L Monzo

>Paul Erlich wrote...
>> the errors in harmonics above 18 can
>> be both larger than 7 cents and can
>> lead to inconsistencies with JI
>
>Dan Stearns:
>> although I find it very easy to memorize
>> one main set of three symbols (the �arrow�,
>> �half-arrow�, and �square root�), learning to
>> _confidently navigate_ approximate eight
>> and a third cent alterations of eighth tones
>> is quite another matter indeed!
>
>Paul is (as usual) correct. However,
>I should point out that Sims's harmonies
>are based on summation and difference
>tones, and he expects his performers to
>use not just his notation, but also their *ears*,
>to adjust their intonation to acheive the
>required results. It works for him.
>
>- Monzo