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Re: OT: high-precision tuner app
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Michael Hendry |
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Re: OT: high-precision tuner app |
Date: |
Thu, 26 May 2016 07:14:13 +0100 |
> On 25 May 2016, at 22:42, Shane Brandes <address@hidden> wrote:
>
> A440 was made an ISO standard in 1955. Bands (orchestral) still
> routinely ignore it. The pitch was raised especially during the late
> 19th century partially due to the ability of pianos to withstand
> greater string tension which gave the ability to produce louder sound
> to cover larger and larger concert halls. Even in the earlier period
> of the Baroque organs tended to be pitched high and then small organs
> were used tuned in kammerton (chamber tone) with a lower pitch to
> accommodate vocal music. Absolutely fascinating stuff but bizarre all
> the considerations that affect pitch over time.
>
> Shane
Off topic, I know, but how do those gifted with perfect pitch cope with all
this?
Michael
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