Klarinet Archive - Posting 000855.txt from 2002/04

From: "Lacy, Edwin" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Tuning
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 15:34:20 -0400

> When playing in excessive heat, pitch cannot stay at 440.
> Those who insist on tuning to a tuner or pitch set at 440 are
> foolish and will create more problems than they solve.

Which instruments are we talking about? As the wind instruments get sharper
in increasing temperatures, the strings, piano and mallet percussion are
getting flatter. So, is it "foolish" to try to play in tune with the rest
of the orchestra?

Ed Lacy
University of Evansville

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