I have to admit I have not read all the mail on this 440/442 topic. Just TOO MUCH MAIL lately for me to read it all. Having said that, I have a question: Is it really necessary to do 2 pitch lowerings/raisings and 2 tunings to adjust for 2 cycles a second difference?? Since I have done pitch raises of almost a half step (Ab to A) and had the A come out almost dead on 440 (without a SAT --- but don't start on that again -- I'm convinced!! I'll get one when I can afford it!), I find this hard to believe. I understand the stability issue but still ... I can see using this "persuasive" method just to get the customer to agree to stop messing with the piano and saving wear and tear on the pinblock, but what I'm asking is, are these charges really for what you would have to do? Barb Barasa Ashland, OR >>When an orchestra demands that the piano be tuned to 442 or higher, I comply. >>I charge for two pitch raises and two tunings to get it to stabilize at 442 >>and two pitch lowers and two tunings to get it back to stability at 440. It >>is truly amazing how often the orchestra management will agree to use 440 >>instead of 442 when given options. >> >>Gina >
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