I don't know enough music to tell if this is insightful, or just neat pattern-matching.
A few months ago, mathematician John Baez had a series on the mathematics of various temperament and keys. Of course he knows his math, but also music thanks to being a member of rather famous musical family. (More math in the second link.)
A few months ago, mathematician John Baez had a series on the mathematics of various temperament and keys. Of course he knows his math, but also music thanks to being a member of rather famous musical family. (More math in the second link.)
https://johncarlosbaez.wordpress.com/2024/01/11/well-tempera...
https://johncarlosbaez.wordpress.com/2023/10/07/pythagorean-...