> The higher pitch does speed up all the thirds and sixths, though by a >small amount. The scaling that is optimum for 440 can't be perfect for >something 12 cents higher,either. How much more downbearing pressure is >created by the additional tension? For 12 cents, about 11 pounds. A light seasonal change's worth here. At 457cps, about 60 pounds. Somewhat less in both cases actually, because the board would deflect some, lowering the bearing angle and load. > Things can't be the same if we change them. >Regards, >Ed Foote RPT Ok, let's. Ron N
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