[CAUT] Pianoforte pitch

[Laurence Libin]

I don't understand the question. Do you mean a so-called fortepiano, 
wood-framed, 18th or early 19th century? If so, the pitch depends on its 
date and location, since pitch wasn't standardized. Florence in 1720 
differed from Vienna in 1820. New replica or antique? Often, old ones are 
best tuned below their originally intended pitch for structural and 
conservation reasons. Iron strings or modern steel wire? Lots of factors to 
consider.
Laurence

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Piano Technicians Guild" <caut at ptg.org>; "Piano Technicians Guild" 
<pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 3:54 PM
Subject: [CAUT] Pianoforte pitch


> What is the pitch for a pianoforte?  A =  430?
>
> David Ilvedson
> Pacifica, CA