4-10 Tempered Scale

What is the tempered scale?

The tempered scale does not revolve around a single starting point or interval. Instead it focuses on true intonation, modulation freedom (works in any key), and convenience for keyed instruments.

What are the characteristics of the tempered scale?

- All semitone intervals are identical:

    f (do#)     =     f (re)     =      f (re#)     =     ...     f (do')
    f (do)            f (do#)           f (re)                    f (ti)

- True Octave

    f (do')     =     2f (do)

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