to A442 & back(D)

[Richard Brekne]

David Renaud wrote:

>
> Questions:
>
> 1) Is it my imagination because I am looking for it,
> or does this really destabilize a 9 foot as much as I
> think it has. I am finding I have  to reseat strings
> on the bridge, and go over, and over certain sections.
> And the piano was getting so stable before....
>

Not sure I am with you here..... are you saying that tuning down pitch
causes strings to need seating ?...


>
> 2) How many would refuse to do this. It concerns me
> because the request  could come often on account of
> location. This hall using lots of Quebec based touring
> acts out of Montreal. I am in Quebec, at the border of
> Ontario. Since Montreal symphony uses A442, some
> musicians insist on it, and some insist on A440.

Hey.... as long as you are getting paid for all the work involved... why
should anyone refuse a legitimate job ?


>
>                          Dave Renaud
>                          RPT
>                          Canada
>

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Richard Brekne
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