Using The Convenient Performance Functions; Changing The Tuning (Temperament) - Roland C-330 Owner's Manual

Using the Convenient Performance Functions

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.
SHORTCUT
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.
The "Pitch/Tuning" screen will appear.
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4.
Turn the [Select/Menu] knob to select "Temperament," and turn the [Value/Exit Menu] knob to select the desired
temperament.
Setting
EQUAL
WERCK.
KIRN.1
KIRN.3
VALLO.
MEAN.D
MEAN.E
PYTHG.
M.BACH
Press the [Value/Exit Menu] knob twice to return to the main screen.
You can also access the "Pitch/Tuning" (Step 3) screen from the main screen by holding in the [SET] piston and
fingering the keyboard.
Explanation
Equal temperament
This temperament divides the octave into twelve equal intervals. Modulating to a different key will not affect the sonority of the chords.
Werckmeister
This temperament combines the meantone temperament and the Pythagorean temperament. It allows playing in all keys (method 1,
number 3).
Kirnberger 1
This is an improvement of meantone temperament and just intonation to allow greater freedom of modulation. It allows playing in all
keys (method 1).
Kirnberger 3
This is a variation of Kirnberger 1 (method 3).
Vallotti
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.
Meantone temperament
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#.
Meantone temperament
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 Eb.
Pythagorean tuning
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.
Modern Bach
This is one of the recently researched temperaments from the era of Bach. It allows playing in all keys.
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