Pockets

Paul Erlich contributed:

>>> I think the "depth of the pockets" is related to three factors: virtual
>>> fundamental finding (which is a combination of both rootedness and
> harmonic
>>> entropy); beating/roughness minimization (see Sethares); and combination
>>> tones. These factors interact with one another and are highly dependent
> on
>>> timbre and amplitude and I don't think a full mathematical model is in
> our
>>> grasp at the moment. Best to look at the pieces individually for now.

To which I inquired:
>
>>I believe I'm on the same wave length here, Paul. What do you mean by
>>"pieces," please?
>
And Paul clarified:
>
> Each of the three factors listed above is a "piece" of the puzzle.

Of course! Duh! Obviously, I should slow down, read carefully, ponder a bit,
and perhaps I will further expand my already considerable knowledge of
"Truth." LOL

Jerry