source file: m1568.txt Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 12:04:58 +0000 Subject: Mathematical explanation of consonance? - Simple! From: Charles Lucy Robin Perry asked: >Can anyone offer a comprehensive mathematical explanation of consonance? >Robin Yes, Robin. It seems to be determined by the number of steps between the pitches on the "spiral" of fourths and fifths. More steps - more dissonant. Less steps - more consonant. Simple, pragmatic and it works! For details see LucyTuning site -- ~===============================================================~ Charles Lucy - lucy@harmonics.com (LucyScaleDevelopments) ------------ Promoting global harmony through LucyTuning ------- by setting tuning and harmonic standards for the next millennium, and having fun with them. for information on LucyTuning. See http://www.ilhawaii.net/~lucy or mirrors at: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~harmonic and http://www.harmonics.com