Points of Focus in 20th-Century Music

Infinite Pitch is a seminar on extended just intonation and various nonstandard temperaments. We review the necessary mathematics involved in interval calculations and cent-ratio conversion. Two notational systems are introduced: Ben Johnston and HEJI (Extended Helmholtz-Ellis Just Intonation). We learn how to set up microtonal notation/playback system in Dorico and compose music inspired by our expanded awareness of pitch resources. We investigate limits of precision that can be expected in performance. In addition to composition and ear-training, we also conduct in-depth analyses.