Chords: Perfect intervals rather than thirds New standard tuning

asked whether nst facilitates new intervals or harmonies aren t readily available in standard tuning , fripp responded, yes, s part of it. s more effective. s more rational system, s better sounding—better chords, better single notes. build chords, fripp uses perfect intervals in fourths, fifths , octaves , avoiding minor , major thirds. quartal , quintal harmony stressed beginning of fripp s teaching of guitar craft. fripp began 1986 course these directions: now, pick note following series—[it series of fourths or fifths]. when ready—do not in hurry, when ready play note, pick others , play them situation demands it. first note first intentional note have played in week.

it challenge adapt conventional guitar-chords new standard tuning. nst has wider intervals between consecutive strings standard tuning.

songs (that music has both words , instrumental accompaniments) written in [nst] have quality of walking on long stilts. there many intervals, harmonic or melodic, in these guitar accompaniments closer major third except in top of voicing. close voicings (from single guitar) in [nst] possible minor third between first , second string, , practical place close voicings occur regularity .