graph 1
external tuning hum note, prime, minor tierce and nominal partials
(Equal Temperament, base -26 cents at A1=440 Hz)

graph 2
external tuning nominal partials bells C1 - A2
For bells of this size, the tuning of the nominal partials is highly significant for the perceived pitch of the bell. Notice the E1-bell!

graph 3
internal tuning hum, fundamental, minor tierce and quint partials
(equal temperament)

graph 4
internal tuning hum, prime, minor tierce and upper quint

graph 5
internal tuning tierce and upper quint, upper octave, double quart

graph 6
internal tuning upper quint, upper octave, double quart and major triple sixth

graph 7
internal tuning upper octave, double quart and major triple sixth and triple octave

graph 8
internal tuning upper major tierce, upper quart I and upper quart II
(only the largest bells)

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