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Well Temperament

Well temperaments distribute the Pythagorean comma unevenly across fifths, making all keys playable while giving each key a unique color.

Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier showcased this -- 24 preludes and fugues in every major and minor key.

Compare: Werckmeister III, Kirnberger III, and Equal Temperament. Click a key to hear its major triad.

Select a temperament, then click a key