Maximal harmony epimorphic scales

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If we look at all periodic scales epimorphic with respect to a given val, a certain number will achieve the maximal possible number of consonant dyads with respect to a given consonance set. In the 5-limit, that set will be the 5-limit diamond, {6/5, 5/4, 4/3, 3/2, 8/5, 5/3}. In case of a tie, the tie can sometimes be broken by means of larger chords (triads, tetrads etc.) Connectivity of the graph of the scale is another way of rating harmonic content; algebraic connectivity is especially useful for this because it can take non-integer values and is easy to compute. Below we list a few examples.

5-limit[edit]

Five notes[edit]

semilim2

semilim3

Six notes, 6b val[edit]

dwarf6_5

cluster6e

x-wing1

x-wing2

Seven notes[edit]

zarlino

mavchrome6

Eight notes[edit]

semimaj1

semimaj2

Nine notes[edit]

mavdie1

Ten notes[edit]

blackchrome1

blackchrome2

7 odd limit[edit]

Seven notes[edit]

maxsev1

maxsev2

Seven limit marvel[edit]

Seven notes[edit]

Gypsy scale

Eleven limit marvel[edit]

Seven notes[edit]

marvel11max7a

marvel11max7b