Published July 28, 2019 | Version v1
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Sumerian Tonal System

Description

Sumerian Tonal System

based on consecutive heptachords.

 

Scale numbers: 5x 36/60/(70), 2x 19/33

 

7 scales

  • 5 with 60 semitones, 6000 Cent, 5 Octaves, cyclic, heptachord: minor seventh
  • 2 with 33 semitones, not cyclic, heptachord: major seventh
  • 7 tones per heptachord, 6 unique tones,  
  • 7 heptachords, 6 unique heptachords,  
  • 14 tetrachords, 12 unique tetrachords,
  • 10 semitones per heptachord.

 

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