Dream / 2428 · circle of fifths

The circle of fifths that will not close

Stack twelve pure 3:2 fifths and you land a Pythagorean comma sharp of where you began. Hear it, see the ring fail to shut — then temper it closed.

Sound and motion begin at once. It will demo itself; touch any control to take over.

Cents error vs. octave

+23.46 ¢

the ring will not close

Fifths stacked

1 / 12

each fifth 701.96¢

Temper

0%
pure (just)equal temperament
The dream lab — Karel Barnoski