(Un)Equal Tunings: Exploring multiple levels of resolution between equal tunings and intonational practices in composition
Finisterra, P. F. L. (2024). (Un)Equal Tunings: Exploring multiple levels of resolution between equal tunings and intonational practices in composition. (Unpublished Doctoral thesis, Guildhall School of Music and Drama)
Abstract
This practice-based research explores the employment of equal tunings (beyond 12 Equal Divisions of the Octave and its subdivisions) in compositions for Western concert music performers. Drawing on current and historical discussions of microtonality, intonation and notation, and employing (novel) frameworks of ‘rounding’ and ‘approximation’, through a multi-modal approach I explore various ways in which pitch classes may be organised in my compositional practice. A portfolio of compositions for a variety of ensemble configurations was produced alongside a written thesis which problematises these discussions and offers a technical commentary for each composition. Several annexes, including a computer application, Equal Tuning Lab, a collection of spreadsheets, Global Properties of EDOs, were also produced.
| Publication Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Supplementary material to this thesis (six parts) available on FigShare at this link: https://figshare.com/authors/Pedro_Laranjeira_Finisterra/21505394 |
| Subjects: | M Music and Books on Music > M Music |
| Departments: | Doctoral Theses |
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