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Tuning Systems

Much of the history of (Western) music was figuring out tuning systems that would facilitate key modulation.

• [just tuning] is based on the naturally occurring [harmonic-series].

• [twelve equal temperament] tuning was developed as a practical system for facilitating modulation. It is the most common system of tuning today.

Many cultures do not have standard tunings.

• the [kulintang] does not have a strict tuning system