At 08:22 9/29/2004 -0700, you wrote: >That is interesting....why would it have a distinct sound? Isn't it the >same as playing whatever in one whole tone lower, ie. Instead of A you >play in G...? > >David Ilvedson tessatura. -all beat speeds would be slower. -if tuned down on an instrument scaled to 440, the harmonic structure would be completely changed. play something at concert pitch on an old upright which needs a 200¢ pitch raise, then play it again after the pitch raise - vive la difference! Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT, MPT, CCT, PFP, ACS, CRS. Decorah, IA - Certified Calibration Technician for Bio-powered Digitally Activated Lever Action Tone Generation Systems. - Pianotech Flamesuit Purveyor - American Curmudgeon Society - Apprentice Member and Founder
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