I believe the poster was referring to a 5% error _between_ semitones. This is only 5 cents, and thus inaudible, I would expect, to all but the very best ears. Bob Ammerman ----- Original Message ----- From: "Olin Lathrop" To: Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [EE]: Guitar input > > So if I'm understanding you correctly, it sounds to me like a 5% range > > would be close enough, correct? That would be 1/20 interval, or slightly > > less than a coma (1 full tone = 2 half tomes = 18 comas). > > "In tune" is MUCH closer than 5%. One note is off from the next by 2 ** > 1/12, which is only 6%. You want to be within a small fraction of that 6%. > > > ***************************************************************** > Embed Inc, embedded system specialists in Littleton Massachusetts > (978) 742-9014, http://www.embedinc.com > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList > mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu > > > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu