That is what I remember. Thanks! David Ilvedson Pacifica, CA On Jan 23, 2010, at 1:35 PM, "Porritt, David" <dporritt at mail.smu.edu> wrote: David: The fortepiano we had available at times belonged to the teacher so she set the limits. She never wanted anything higher than 430 and I think that was the recommendation of the builder. It too was a modern replica. dp David M. Porritt, RPT dporritt at smu.edu -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Ilvedson Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 3:25 PM To: caut at ptg.org Subject: Re: [CAUT] Pianoforte pitch Modern built "Regier" pianoforte. I'm having a brain lapse, since I rarely tune ours. Just A= ? David Ilvedson Pacifica, CA On Jan 23, 2010, at 1:17 PM, Laurence Libin <lelibin at optonline.net> wrote: 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
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