Hi Joesph, The first referrence I know of to "international" pitch was 1910 from the American Federation of Musicians. At 10:14 AM 09/18/2001 -0700, you wrote: >List, >Years ago, I calculated the difference between 435cps and 440cps. The >average difference was approx. 5 lbs per string. I'll let you do the math. >Most "plates" are way over-engineered. However, there are those who designed >within a "gnat's eyebrow", so caution is always advisable. Hope this helps. >While we're on the subject of pitch, I personally have not been able to >ascertain WHEN "International Pitch" was established or even who did >establish it. There doesn't seem to be any documentation regarding this >pitch establishment. If any one out there knows, please post it for all to >see. >Regarding Square Grand tuning pitches, etc., if you are tuning one with the >original strings, it is best to use 435cps as a standard. As these >instruments should NEVER be used for students, the pitch difference is of no >consequence. I should say that all instruments of this kind should be tuned >to their "designed pitch", as they will be more stable and the chance of >structural damage is lessened. If you are "restringing" one of these >instruments, you should ALWAYS evaluate the scale using 435cps, (or other >standard, such as 425cps for instruments that are pre-1870's), then reset >the pitch standard to 440cps and "rescale" appropriately, keeping all >tensions within the "original scale" plan. As I have done a lot of this sort >of things over the past 28 years, I will be happy to counsel anyone who is >interested. Also, I do "Scaling" service. >regards, >Joe Garrett, Oregon > > > Regards, Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T. mailto:drose@dlcwest.com http://donrose.xoasis.com/ 3004 Grant Rd. REGINA, SK S4S 5G7 306-352-3620 or 1-888-29t-uner
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