Klarinet Archive - Posting 000239.txt from 1997/01

From: Benedict Lockwood <100543.2442@-----.COM>
Subj: Tuning 440vs442
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 1997 05:26:41 -0500

I would appreciate some comments in general on tuning with a group. Or if
there is a source of info that I can get.
I play in a couple of concert bands here in Switzerland and was somewhat
confused the other day when our conductor asked us to tune to 440 instead
of our usual 442. Is this a common practice?
Also in adjusting the tuning what is the consensus on which joints to pull
in or out? I use only the barrel joint but I have seen others also use the
middle joint.
TIA, Benedict (Arlesheim, Switzerland)