Microtonality in Western Music

Microtonality is rarely found in most western music, even in more progressive styles like jazz, prog rock and classical. However, if you look in the right places, you can find a range of microtonal moments in a whole range of songs. ❗CORRECTION: at 0:53 the frequency for C half-sharp should be , not . I used the wrong sum to work it out, sorry! The pitch I play you though is actually sounding at so you are hearing a true C half-sharp. Sources: BestBluesGuitarLessons quarter tone bends: David Bruce’s look at alternative tuning systems from around the world: Interview with King Gizzard: June Lee’s transcription of ’In The Bleak Midwinter’: David Bruce’s analysis of Jacob Collier’s G half-sharp modulation: An extra special thanks goes to Glen, Vidad Flowers, Bruce Mount, Toot & Paul Peijzel, the channel’s Patreon saints! 😇 SUPPORT ME ON PATREON: