Microtonality in Western Music
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 Published On May 22, 2020

Microtonality is rarely found in most western music, even in more progressive styles like jazz, prog rock and classical. However, if you look in the right places, you can find a range of microtonal moments in a whole range of songs.

❗CORRECTION: at 0:53 the frequency for C half-sharp should be 269.29hz, not 269.4hz. I used the wrong sum to work it out, sorry! The pitch I play you though is actually sounding at 269.29hz so you are hearing a true C half-sharp.

Sources:
BestBluesGuitarLessons quarter tone bends:    • Fundamental Blues Guitar Technique: Q...  
David Bruce's look at alternative tuning systems from around the world:    • The Trouble with 12 Tone Equal Temper...  
Interview with King Gizzard: https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/k...
June Lee's transcription of 'In The Bleak Midwinter':    • Jacob Collier - In the Bleak Midwinte...  
David Bruce's analysis of Jacob Collier's G half-sharp modulation:    • How to Modulate to G 1/2 Sharp (Jacob...  

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