THE FISCHER SYSTEM OF SETTING TEMPERAMENT.

First, tune 3C by tuning pipe, or as directed.

By this, tune 2C, and by 2C tune 1C; then tune as follows:

By1Ctune1Gfifth above,
"1G"2G octave above,
"1G"2Dfifth above,
"2D"1D octave below,
"1D"1Afifth above,
"1A"2A octave above,
"1A"2Efifth above,
"2E"1E octave below,
"1E"1Bfifth above,
"1B"2B octave above,
"1B"2F♯fifth above,
"2F♯"1F♯ octave below,
"1F♯"2C♯fifth above,
"2C♯"1C♯ octave below,
"1C♯"1G♯fifth above,
"1G♯"2G♯ octave above,
"1G♯"2D♯fifth above,
"2D♯"1D♯ octave below,
"1D♯"1A♯fifth above,
"1A♯"2A♯ octave above,
"1A♯(B♭)"2Ffifth above,
"2F"1F octave below,
"1Ftry2Cfifth above.

You will observe this last fifth brings you back to the starting-point (C). It is called the "wolf," from the howling of its beats when the tuner has been inaccurate or the piano fails to stand.

QUESTIONS ON LESSON VIII.

  1. What is the cause of the beats or pulsations?
  2. Have you practiced tuning the unison?
  3. Can you distinguish the beats clearly?
  4. Have you practiced tuning the octave?
  5. Do you thoroughly understand the system of setting the temperament as set forth in this lesson?

LESSON IX.