Changing The Tuning (Temperament) - Roland Classic C-380 Owner's Manual

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Changing the Tuning (Temperament)

Historical styles of music such as baroque can be played in the tunings that were used during that time.
Most works today are composed with the assumption that they will be played in equal temperament (the most common
temperament used today). However, various other temperaments have been used in the past.
By playing a composition in the temperament in which it would have originally been played, you can experience the chordal
sonorities that were intended by the composer.
1.
From the main screen, press the [Select/Menu] knob.
2.
Turn the [Select/Menu] knob to select "2 Pitch / Tuning."
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3.
Press the [Select/Menu] knob to access the "Pitch / Tuning" screen.
You can also access the "Pitch/Tuning" screen from the main screen by holding in the [SET] piston and fingering the
keyboard.
4.
Turn the [Select/Menu] knob to select "Temperament."
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5.
Turn the [Value/Exit Menu] knob to select the desired temperament.
This setting will return to "EQUAL" when you turn off the power.
Setting Temperament
EQUAL Equal temperament
WERCK. Werckmeister
KIRN.1 Kirnberger 1
KIRN.3 Kirnberger 3
VALLO. Vallotti
MEAN.D Meantone temperament
MEAN.E Meantone temperament
PYTHG. Pythagorean tuning
M.BACH Modern Bach
6.
Press the [Value/Exit Menu] knob twice to return to the main screen.
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Explanation
This temperament divides the octave into twelve equal intervals. Modulating to a different key will not
affect the sonority of the chords.
This temperament combines the meantone temperament and the Pythagorean temperament. It allows
playing in all keys (method 1, number 3).
This is an improvement of meantone temperament and just intonation to allow greater freedom of
modulation. It allows playing in all keys (method 1).
This is a variation of Kirnberger 1 (method 3).
This is a relatively recent temperament. It is close to equal temperament but has a certain amount of just
intonation, making it easier to stay in tune with other instruments, and is thus frequently used for
ensembles.
This temperament is a partial compromise from just intonation in order to allow a certain degree of
modulation. Preference is given to the sonority in D
This temperament is a partial compromise from just intonation in order to allow a certain degree of
modulation. Preference is given to the sonority in E
This is a system of tuning attributed to the philosopher Pythagoras, in which the fourth and fifth are pure.
Chords including the third will not sound smooth, but the melody will sound good.
This is one of the recently researched temperaments from the era of Bach. It allows playing in all keys.
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