17edo_piano

This layout is my solution to what a 17 equal division of the octave piano should be. In short I doubled every black key (though I made an error I need to correct – can you spot it?). It makes play in 17 equal pretty natural (a fifth is indeed a fifth, a seventh is indeed a seventh etc.) though I will need to learn how to use the accidentals better. I cannibalized a cheap used M-Audio 61es and used its black keys to modify a 88 es. So far I’m liking the result and it was really easy to do once I got the knock of popping off and on keys and the springs. download 17 edo piano debut


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4 responses to “DIY 17 edo Piano Debut”

  1. In fact it was easy to fix. I forgot an “A” in the bottom octave. Just a matter of dealing with about 20 screws. Thanks for the comment – I’m glad you like it. It makes 1 notes per the octave seem much more normal since I don’t have to constantly transpose in my head.

  2. That’s absolutely fabulous. I think I found the error, but by your description it sounds not too difficult to fix.

  3. Thanks Aaron for the comment. I’m glad you liked the piece!

  4. Sweet little piece…I like it.

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