Harry Partch, Pioneer of Just Intonation

Harry Partch was a musical pioneer who created a large body of work, musical, theatrical and theoretical, that was based upon the concept of just intonation. He is largely responsible for the just intonation movement in this century. His book Genesis of a Music is still a seminal reference work in the field. His music has been performed worldwide and many recordings are available in cd format.

The Quality of Vitality: Music by Harry Partch

The Instruments of Harry Partch

The 43 tone per octave just intonation scale of Harry Partch

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