Tom - How would you suggest accomplishing that? On site? Over the phone? David Skolnik RPT; former oboist Hastings on Hudson, NY At 12:44 PM 4/28/2009, you wrote: >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
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