Diatonic scales summary
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We divide the set of all diatonic scales into three classes P,G,R, the intersection of which contains the major diatonic scale. The class G contains Gypsy scales, the class P – Pythagorean heptatonic, and the class R – Redfield Scale. The paper could be of interest for the music theorists, mathematicians, as well as producers of modern key music instruments, interpreters, composers, and electro-acoustical studios.
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