Non standard Pitch

[Kristinn Leifsson]

Although I am by no means omniscient in these matters I say that A442 is 
standard for A LOT of orchestras and A444 is standard in Vienna etc. 
etc.  Some jazzists reportedly ask for A445!

Kristinn



At 17:51 7.2.2001 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi List,
>
>What is the opinion of the more knowledgeable list members regarding 
>tuning to non standard pitch? I've had a request to tune my rental C-7 to 
>A 443 and am a little reticent to do so. Though I have tuned up slightly 
>in the past (441), I'm concerned about the effect of the additional 
>tension such an increase will have on the piano. What say you all?
>
>Phil Romano
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