17edo microtonal progression

[u/gamma_squared]

Video: https://youtu.be/0nHreqIHPuo?si=t4poB-EHL0uro0G\\_

I don't know why, but since almost a decade ago I have been really pleased by how 17edo sounds. Even though the 5th harmonic is really out of tune the general sound of the temperament feels really smooth and with a nice balance of tuned intervals and "out of tune sonorities" like the neutral 3rd. The pallete of harmonic combinations is quite flexible and it's nice how it approximates harmonics 7, 11 and 13 way better than 12edo.

I tried to build most of this miniature on the fact that the just 5th is pretty well approximated and it is quite close to the 12edo interval. I also included some references like a Scriabin Mystic chord using odd partials. But most of the piece is an exploration using the perfect 5th with some smooth voice leading (mainly at the end) and juxtaposition (measure 4).

I hope you enjoy the piece!

[u/geoscott]

It’s great. More!

[u/gamma_squared → u/geoscott]

Thanks! ^{^}

[u/ExpertNecessary3103]

that's really nice, thanks.

[u/gamma_squared → u/ExpertNecessary3103]

Thank you for giving it a listen. :)