Good question. Kudos for not assuming its A440. First off, what are you calling a pianoforte? The pitch is what it was designed for. Guessing is error prone. What instrument are you asking about? Anne Acker Historic Keyboard Specialist Anne Acker Early Keyboards http://www.anneackerkeyboards.com http://www.pianogrands.com mobile 912-704-3048
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