a question about limit of pitch perception , FW: Re: Aristoxenos and 144-EDO (was: Arabian comma dispute)

Dear Shahin,

On Mon, 19 Dec 2005, you wrote:
>
> As I'm searching for jnd of pitch perception and you wrote about 2 cent
> , and as it is mentioned in theoretical texts about jnd of 5 cent , may
> you guide me with your refrence about jnd of 2 cent?
>
> Thanks very much
>
> Shaahin Mohaajeri

[snip]

[Yahya, earlier]
> > The difference, 2 cents, is about the agreed
> > limit of our ability to perceive.

My guide in this matter has been mostly some
discussions I've had with Paul Erlich over the
last few months. I do not remember whether
they were on this list, or in private email. But
I'm sure that Paul, or one of the other list
members, will be able to quote a suitable
reference for this fact.

My own experience tells me that I can readily
discern intervals smaller than 5 cents in slow
music with timbres of moderate complexity.
What does your ear tell you?

Regards,
Yahya

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