Klarinet Archive - Posting 000235.txt from 2010/09

From: "Keith Bowen" <keith.bowen@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] tuning
Date: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:06:46 -0400

It is more than tradition.

Strings have to tune to an open string, and A is found on all the string
instruments, I believe.

Many instruments in the band have Bb as a 'home' note with enough tube
length but minimal other things. It's a more sensible note for most wind and
brass. (e.g. on the clarinet, the written B is often flatter than the other
notes).

There are exceptions, of course.

Keith

-----Original Message-----
From: Martin Marks [mailto:martymarks@-----.com]
Sent: 09 September 2010 19:06
To: The Klarinet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [kl] tuning

Tradition.

On 09 Sep, 2010,at 01:44 PM, "Shertzer, Howard (shertzhg)"
<SHERTZHG@-----.EDU> wrote:

Something I have wondered about:
Does anyone know why orchestras tune to concert pitch A, while bands usually
tune to concert pitch Bb?

Howard
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