Standard Pitch

[Newton Hunt]

Dear Jim,

I think is was picked because it was high enough to all new instruments,
except pianos, would have to be purchased.  In a few more years it will star
all over again.  Already we see 442, 443, and sometimes 444.  Soon it will
be 445 and everyone will have to buy new instruments.

Collusion of wind and brass instrument makers.

                        Newton
                        nhunt@jagat.com



james turner wrote:

> Bill and others,  thank you for you letters on standard pitch.  This has
> answered most of my questions.
>
> If I may ask one more question.  Was there a reason A-440 was decided on
> as the standard pitch? I guess they could have decided on any number,
> but why A-440?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Turner