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Why It's Impossible to Tune a Piano

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Why It's Impossible to Tune a Piano

A minutephysics video explaining why a piano cannot be perfectly tuned, comparing equal temperament with just intonation and the math of harmonics.

Commenters link it as a quick, clear explanation of why twelve notes only approximate simple ratios.

4 Hacker News mentions · 2015–2026

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  • Music theory, synthesis & production
  • Everyday physics & science demos
  • Recreational & visual math

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