G Sharp and A Flat Are Not The Same Note

That's right. They're two different notes! Today we learn a little bit of the history of tuning systems, and how G Sharp and A Flat are not the same note. We'll talk about Pythagorean Tuning, Just Intonation, and Equal Temperament, and what is good and bad about each system. This is the 3rd Video in the Acoustics Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdW0onEGGcNnoLR51YMfWd8UVqk4Km8wI Exclusive and Curated content in Music Theory, Composition, and Musicology are yours for free in my email newsletter: https://www.jessestrickland.com/email-newsletter-landing MUSIC COMMUNITY _____________________ Join a community of people who want to get better at composition, music theory, and musicology; and get access to my music courses, resources, and exclusive content. https://www.jessestrickland.com/membership-signup COURSES AND RESOURCES ____________________________ ►► Understanding Music Theory: Overcoming the Mental Blocks to Music Theory Fluency - https://www.jessestrickland.com/understanding-music-theory ►► Start Write Now: Write Your First Composition In 30 Days: https://www.jessestrickland.com/start-write-now ►► DIGITAL MUSIC RESOURCES: https://www.jessestrickland.com/resources Support the creation of new music resources (and my coffee habit): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jessestrickland Check out my composition focused youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseStricklandMusic ► Gear I Use/Music Recommendations: www.jessestrickland.com/blog-exclusives/2024/4/1/a-list-of-music-recommendations-and-gear-i-use CONNECT WITH ME ________________________________ Website: www.jessestrickland.com Instagram: instagram.com/jessestricklandmusic Newsletter sign up: https://www.jessestrickland.com/email-newsletter-landing Music Latest: www.jessestrickland.com/music Hey, I'm Jesse, a composer and music theorist. I believe that Music Theory is a practical and valuable artform for all musicians throughout their lifetime. On this channel, I am making videos to help all musicians grow in their understanding of music theory and how it can make them a better musician.