Stretched Tuning - Roland F-110 Owner's Manual

Setting Temperament
5 Kirnberger
6 Meantone
7 Pythagorean
8 Werckmeister
5.
Press the [Reverb] or [Transpose] button to leave
Function mode.
Specifying the Tonic
When playing with tuning other than equal temperament,
you need to specify the tonic note for tuning the song to be
performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major
key or to A for a minor key).
If you choose an equal temperament, there's no need to
select a tonic note.
6.
Select Function mode (if necessary).
If you are already in Function mode, continue with step (7).
7.
Press and hold the [Piano] button and use the [–] or
[+] button to select "tnE."
8.
Release the [Piano] button to see the current
setting.
9.
Use the [–] [+] buttons to change the setting.
fig.d-Temperament.eps_88
Temperament Tonic
Display C C d E_
Key C C D E
Qualities
This is an improvement of the
Meantone and Just tunings that
provides a high degree of freedom
of modulation. Performances are
possible in all keys (III).
This scale makes some
compromises in just intonation,
enabling transposition to other
keys.
This tuning, devised by the
philosopher Pythagoras,
eliminates dissonance in fourths
and fifths. Dissonance is produced
by third-interval chords, but
melodies are euphonious.
This temperament combines the
Meantone and Pythagorean
tunings. Performances are possible
in all keys (first technique, III).
E F F G A_ A b_
E F F G A A B
When performing in ensemble with other instruments,
be aware that depending on the key, there may be
some shifting of the pitch.
Tune the F-110 to the fundamental pitch of the other
instruments.
10.
Press the [Reverb] or [Transpose] button to leave
Function mode.

Stretched Tuning

Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and
the high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This
method of tuning is unique to the piano, and is known as
"stretched tuning."
1.
Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the
[Transpose] button.
The display will indicate "Fnc" and you'll be in Function
mode.
2.
Press and hold the [Piano] button and use the [–] or
[+] button to select "Str."
3.
Release the [Piano] button to see the current
setting.
4.
Use the [–] [+] buttons to change the setting.
Setting
5.
Press the [Reverb] or [Transpose] button to leave
Function mode.
b
B
Various Settings
Explanation
This tuning curve expands the bass and
treble ends somewhat. It is suitable for
performances such as piano solos.
This is the standard tuning curve. This is
suitable for when using Dual performance
(p. 27) or when playing in an ensemble with
other instruments.
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