[pianotech] concert pitch

David Skolnik davidskolnik at optonline.net
Tue Apr 28 11:02:30 PDT 2009


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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