. I would push for a policy of A-440 only we have a Taiwanese > percussion student with a marimba tuned at A-442. > > Mitch And I thought the 442 marimba was so tuned because it sounded better with the piano with sharp partials (at A440 of course) I think its high time to get a list from a number of tuners of reasons why NOT the piano should be tuned up and down. This is not to say we won't tune to higher pitches but to give a rational base for our advocasy of "finalizing" concert pitch at A440. Then compare these with the reasons the "finest ensembles" give for wanting 442--443--445. If those groups listen to us, we would certainly listen to them. I think it would be an education experience for all. Example for NOT raising pitch...... Mitch wrote: We have a policy that I must be given two weeks advanced notice for a nonstandard tuning. Good idea for two reasons, We all agree it takes more of the tuner's time, so the need for extra tuning time to be scheduled, and if the "finest ensembles" desire the finest tunings then shouldn't the instrument be allowed to stabilize at the desired pitch for at least 2 days? I know of no piano that won't drift over 24 hrs even after raised only 1cps. On the tuning stability issue let me add "setting the pins." Anyone can use an ETD to raise the pitch and save a little time. But I know of no short cuts in saving time when setting the pins. --ric
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