It is all about math.
Notes can be translated by an octave by multiplying or dividing the frequency by 2
The twelve-tone equal-tempered scale is remarkable. The nearly perfect intervals are not typical of other equal-tempered scales. Consider the six basic consonant intervals less than an octave, 3/2, 4/3, 5/4, 6/5, 5/3, 8/5. The twelve-tone equal-tempered scale is the smallest equal-tempered scale that contains all six of these pure intervals to a good approximation - within one percent.
When the 12-note (counting sharp or flat) scale was created, they wanted not only the ratios to be in tune, but they also wanted the notes to go up in equal sized jumps. Since they couldn’t have both at the same time, they settled on a compromise.
The best site I can find is:
http://thinkzone.wlonk.com/Music/12Tone.htm
2007-02-16 13:13:17
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answered by rob u 5
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7 Notes Of Music
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answered by ? 4
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There are actually twelve notes if you include the sharps and flats. But like one person said after a certain amount you get the same tone just a higher pitch. An A is an A whether it's in the first or fifth octave, it's just a higher pitched A.
2007-02-16 17:43:26
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answered by joe_89_9 4
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I remember a music teacher telling me when I was much younger, that there are really no answers to many of the "why" questions when music theory is concerned.
While I am not satisfied with her answer, I am sharing it with you nevertheless.
2007-02-16 13:10:49
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answered by Anonymous
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that's just the way it is. an octave is 8, so when it gets it gets back to the 8th pitch it's just the 1st one higher. all it is is a cycle.
2007-02-16 13:11:50
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answered by trishntonia 5
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why would you want to know more? more things to remember when playing.
2007-02-16 13:41:14
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answered by Kimberly S 2
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very good question.
2007-02-16 13:09:11
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answered by lowpointroad 6
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