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Why a Piano Cannot Be Perfectly Tuned

minutephysics · Explainer · YouTube title: Why It's Impossible to Tune a Piano
Why it's here

Commenters link it as a quick, clear explanation of why twelve notes only approximate simple ratios.

What it covers

A minutephysics video explaining why a piano cannot be perfectly tuned, comparing equal temperament with just intonation and the math of harmonics.