An Analytical and Educational Survey of Roger Boutry's Mtachrome

The following are two examples of these problematic chords.Ex. 1 Ex. 2Mvt. IMvt. IIm. 2 m. 13When tuning chords or clusters it is ideal to isolate pure intervals from the harmonic series, suchas perfect fourths and perfect fifths (Garofalo, 1996). The chords above incorporate the tri-tone,so it is recommended to isolate the pure intervals before listening to dissonant intervals.Thefollowing steps to tune and balance chords are merely one approach these chords.Steps to tune and balance Example 11 Isolate the perfect fourth (middle 2 notes). This is the tonic and dominant of the chord.(G-D)2. Add the top note (the major third). (G-B-D)3. Now add the bottom note, creating the dissonance. (G-B-D- Aflat)Example 2 does not include perfect intervals.Steps to tune and balance Example 2:1 Isolate the bottom 2 notes (tri-tone) (C-F#)2. Isolate the top 2 notes (tri-tone) (Allat-D)3. Combine the 2 groups. (Note that the F# and A-flat are a major second interval apart)