> On 25 May 2016, at 22:42, Shane Brandes <sh...@grayskies.net> 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 _______________________________________________ lilypond-user mailing list lilypond-user@gnu.org https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-user
