[pianotech] concert pitch

[Thomas Cole]

You might measure the pitch of the oboe.
Tom Cole

David Skolnik wrote:
> Renee -
> Someone who knows the math will eventually respond to your second 
> question, or at least point you in a direction.  With regard to the 
> primary question, the only meaningful outcome would require either an 
> extremely elevated and knowledgeable response rate or someone to do 
> the Larry Fine-esque research.  Put together a list of world 
> orchestras, contact them, ask about their pitch standard, then do 
> secondary research to find out what they */really/* play at.  Then 
> you'll have a pretty reliable picture.  You could also contact the 
> concert departments of piano manufacturers around the world for 
> similar information.  Or just wait.  Someone who actually knows may 
> inform us.
>
> In any case, why do you ask?
>
> David Skolnik
> Hastings on Hudson, NY
>
>
>
> At 10:01 AM 4/28/2009, you wrote:
>> I was wondering what the standard concert pitch is these days. In 
>> certain parts of the world, there are different meanings on the 
>> subject. What is the concert pitch for orchestras in the U.S.?
>> The question comes up every once in a while...and is always followed 
>> by some discussion.
>> Also, does anyone know how much one raises the tension ( in kilograms) 
>> in a grand when raising the pitch from 440 to 442?
>>
>> Renee
>