Tuning Systems

Construction of a reference center of scale measurements throughout the world.

Describes proper tunings and scale construction for the Great Highland Bagpipe.

This paper explores the use of simple ratios to tune musical intervals and chords. Included are a tutorial, a set of computer programs, and a re-tuned two-part invention by J.S. Bach.

Journal of musical research and development. (Published: 1978-1987)

Excel spreadsheet that analyzes keyboard temperaments: gives beat rates for tuning, and harmonic-tension charts in all keys.