Does western music use Microtonality?

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Microtonality is rarely found in most western music, even in more progressive styles like jazz, prog rock and classical. However, if you look in the right places, you can find a range of microtonal moments in a whole range of songs.

❗CORRECTION: at 0:53 the frequency for C half-sharp should be 269.29hz, not 269.4hz. I used the wrong sum to work it out, sorry! The pitch I play you though is actually sounding at 269.29hz so you are hearing a true C half-sharp.

Sources:
BestBluesGuitarLessons quarter tone bends: https://youtu.be/rgzDcAD6jzc
David Bruce's look at alternative tuning systems from around the world: https://youtu.be/F9Zv6MGdh7Y
Interview with King Gizzard: https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/king-gizzard-lizard-wizard-talk-new-album-flying-microtonal-banana
June Lee's transcription of 'In The Bleak Midwinter': https://youtu.be/7-nRv0uQvH0
David Bruce's analysis of Jacob Collier's G half-sharp modulation: https://youtu.be/Xd54l8gfi7M

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