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Is Microtonal Guitar a Cheap Gimmick? - Reacting to Your Comments

Brandon Acker via YouTube

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Explore the controversial world of microtonal guitar through this video response that addresses viewer comments and criticisms about alternative tuning systems. Delve into the technical and musical aspects of microtonal instruments as the presenter tackles common misconceptions and questions about their practicality and legitimacy. Learn about the relationship between Bach's compositions and equal temperament, discover whether barre chords are possible on microtonal guitars, and examine claims about key limitations and whether microtonal guitars are merely gimmicks. Investigate the differences between true temperament and microtonal systems, understand why pianos use equal temperament, and explore the debate surrounding 432Hz tuning. Gain insights into educational resources for microtonal music theory and witness a Bach performance demonstration that showcases the instrument's capabilities in classical repertoire.

Syllabus

introduction
Bach & Equal Temperament
Can you play barre chords?
You can only play in one key
It's a cheap gimmick!
Is this true temperament?
That's not microtonal!
Piano has to be in equal temperament
432hz...
Equal temperament haters
Can you bend?
Educational resources
Bach Performance

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Brandon Acker

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