Ethan Teaches You Music Podcast Why are F-sharp and G-flat two different notes?
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May 19, 2025 Discover the intriguing identity of F-sharp and G-flat, notes that sound the same but hold different names in music theory. The podcast dives into historical contexts and tuning methods that shape musical performance. An excerpt from Miles Okazaki's video offers insights into guitar tuning using harmonics. Additionally, enjoy synthesized segments of Bach's masterpieces and a variety of other captivating musical pieces. Explore how the harmonic series connects with just intonation and blues harmony for a complete auditory experience.
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Same Key, Different Names
- Ethan Hein shows F♯ and G♭ use the same piano key and sound identical.
- He emphasizes they still have different names and notation.
Historically F Sharp And G Flat Differed
- Ethan Hein explains F♯ and G♭ used to be tuned differently in history.
- He says D♯ and E♭ were also distinct pitches.
Just Intonation Is Ratio-Based
- Ethan Hein defines just intonation as building intervals from small-number ratios.
- He links consonance to those simple frequency ratios.