Jobert Asselin PIERRE-yves - Musique et Temperament
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Essential Information About This Book
Essential Information About This Book
- A clear guide on historical temperaments: includes the main principles of historical tuning systems and their musical logic.
- Designed for immediate practical use: originally intended to help the harpsichordist tune their own instrument.
- Concepts also applicable to the organ: the fundamentals of tuning presented apply directly to the world of the organ.
- An educational approach to intonation: ideal for understanding the scale, "intonation," and the auditory challenges related to temperament.
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Summary of This Book
Music and Temperament addresses the main issues related to implementing "old-style" tuning systems, emphasizing what truly matters when moving from theory to the ear. Originally designed for the harpsichordist wishing to tune their own harpsichord, the book explains the essential reference points for constructing a temperament, recognizing its colors, and understanding why certain keys sound brighter, tenser, or more stable depending on the chosen system.
Beyond the harpsichord, Music and Temperament is fully aimed at organists: the fundamental principles of tuning, scales, and intonation discrepancies are presented in a way that can be transposed to the organ. Whether one seeks to better communicate with a tuner, prepare an early music project, or simply refine their musical knowledge, this book provides solid foundations to understand what one hears... and why one hears it that way.
The book will also interest anyone wishing to clarify the "scale problem": how a note scale is constructed, what is sacrificed (or not) in a temperament, and how these choices influence harmony, resonance, and the perception of intervals. Additionally, the audio support titled Music and Temperament. Tuning the Harpsichord and Organ According to Historical Temperaments is recommended, as it audibly illustrates different tuning methods and facilitates learning through listening.
Technical specifications
| Instrumentation | harpsichord, organ | Language | French |
| Genre | method, tuning, historical temperaments | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is this book suitable for learning to tune a harpsichord?
Originally designed for harpsichordists, the book presents the necessary guidelines for constructing a temperament and for recognizing its tonal colors by ear.
Is Music and Temperament useful for the organ?
The principles of tuning, scales, and tuning deviations are presented in a way that can be applied to the organ. Thus, the book can be used to prepare an early music project or to communicate more precisely with a tuner.
Which temperaments are covered in this book?
The content is dedicated to old-style tuning systems and historical temperaments. Emphasis is placed on their perceptible effects, notably brightness, tension, or tonal stability.
Does the book explain the issue of the scale?
An explanation is devoted to the construction of a note scale and the compromises involved in a temperament. The consequences on harmony, resonance, and the perception of intervals are also addressed. These elements help connect tuning theory with listening.
In which language is the book written?
The book is written in French and belongs to the genre of method, tuning, and historical temperaments.
