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Re:Why are D-sharp and E-flat considered to be two different... by boffinism on Sunday August 28, 2022 @03:30AM (#32626488)
Today is a great day for you, because you get to learn something new! Specifically, that if you derive pitches of notes from harmonics, D sharp and E flat are slightly different pitches! There's actually a great article about exactly this you might want to read, and it's handily linked above.
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Re:Why are D-sharp and E-flat considered to be two different... by seanhunter on Sunday August 28, 2022 @03:40AM (#32626539)
Today is a great day for you, because you get to feel good about yourself by being a first-order pedant and making basic assumptions about what I know and don't know and whether or not I've read the article.

I actually did read the article and even prior to that do know about deriving pitches from harmonics. What I posted was still correct in spite of the downvotes.

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Re:Why are D-sharp and E-flat considered to be two different... by yesseri on Sunday August 28, 2022 @04:23AM (#32626705)
The problem is you are incorrect. The deeper your knowledge of music theory, and the more experience you have with a capella choir music or certain instruments where they can be played differently, The more apparent this will become.

Trying to sing a D# in a B major chord the same way you would a Eb in a C minor won't be a great experience.

Most of the adjustments will happen automatically if you listen to your fellow singers and have experience. But they do happen.

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