Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:33 Why we need temperaments
8:35 Quarter-comma meantone vs equal temperament
13:11 Other types of temperaments
15:40 Enharmonic notes (or a lack thereof)
18:17 Implications for performance
19:11 Enharmonics and keyboard instruments
21:45 Conclusion
22:41 Patreon information

Links:

Bach, Prelude in C major, BWV 846, performed in three different temperaments: youtube.com/watch?v=kRui9apjWAY

Bach, Prelude in f minor, BWV 881, performed in three different temperaments: youtube.com/watch?v=vg4CPd050lI

Louis Couperin, Tombeau de Mr. de Blancrocher (includes a demonstration of quarter-comma meantone used as a means of expression): youtube.com/watch?v=5Rglt26-aVI

Spinet: Neupert "Zenti" (Bamberg, 2008). A=415 Hz