Of course there is the simple solution for the 442 request--just tell them you did it. Confess now, how many have listened to someone complain that "this note just doesn't sound right", and so you futz around a bit, scratch your leg, blow your nose and tell them to try it again only to hear, "ah yes, now that's perfect". David Love www.davidlovepianos.com -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Ron Nossaman Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 1:51 PM To: caut at ptg.org Subject: Re: [CAUT] A440, once again... > 1) Are the design parameters different for a piano destined to be tuned > at 440 than one similarly fated at 443?(Ron's latest post) I'd say, generally, no. A formerly high panel compression soundboard that's right on the ragged edge of function will sometimes sound better at a higher pitch, but there's nothing inherently different about designing for 440, or 443. > 2) Are there negative structural impacts ascribable to frequent changing > of underlying pitch? (Damage? Instability?) Damage is unlikely, but instability is very likely. > 3) Is there a definable increase in the tech-time required to > accommodate multiple standards? Duh!(*) Check. > And then there's the big 4 & 5. > 4) Is anyone actually listening (or hearing?) Yes they are, but to the wrong thing. They're listening to the guy who ordered 442, instead of to the music. > 5) In the age of AUTO-TUNE, (to quote Joy Behar - or at least her SNL > parody) "So what? Who cares?" Someone's ego cares. Other than that???? Ron N
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