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The How Jacob Collier Use Microtonality and Temperament mind map template provides a technical breakdown of advanced music theory concepts used by the Grammy-winning artist. This 13-node cheat sheet explores the mathematical and acoustic foundations of pitch, covering essential topics like Standard pitch (concert pitch) and the distinction between Equal temperament and Just intonation. Designed for music students and composers, the Xmind template clarifies how microtonality functions by defining the 'cent' as 1/100th of a semitone and explaining how 'Sound made by harmonics' influences pure tuning. By mapping out these complex relationships, the template serves as a visual guide for those looking to move beyond standard 12-tone systems into the nuanced world of microtonal intervals.

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When to use this template

Music theory students and transcribers

Analyzing Jacob Collier's harmonic arrangements or transcription projects

Music educators and professors

Developing a curriculum for advanced acoustics or tuning system workshops

Composers and sound designers

Exploring non-traditional scales and microtonal compositions in a DAW

How to use this template

Step 1

Download and open the file

Download the .xmind file and open it in Xmind to view the full microtonality hierarchy.

Step 2

Expand the tuning branches

Click the plus icons on nodes like 'Intervals' or 'cent' to reveal detailed definitions and sub-concepts.

Step 3

Customize with your notes

Add your own examples of microtonal songs or frequency calculations by creating new sub-nodes in the tree.

Frequently asked questions

This template focuses on the specific music theory concepts Jacob Collier employs, such as microtonality, just intonation, and the physics of intervals. It breaks down how non-standard pitches are measured and used in contemporary composition.

The template defines a 'cent' as 1/100th of a semitone. This unit of measurement is crucial for understanding 'Micro tone' adjustments and identifying when a note is technically 'Out of tune' relative to equal temperament.

Yes, the template includes a specific branch for 'Just intonation (pure intonation)', linking it to the 'Sound made by harmonics'. It is an excellent starting point for comparing pure intervals with standard tuning.

While the topics are advanced, the structured layout of the Xmind template makes it accessible for intermediate music students who want to visualize the relationship between 'Tuning system' types and frequency.

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