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 Re: clarinet plays consistently sharp on every note
Author: donald 
Date:   2015-10-06 00:18

While I agree with Silversorcerer that it would be a grand idea if we all played at A=440, I can confirm that Katrina is correct, there are many groups that play at higher pitch in both the USA and internationally. One of the reasons (by no means the ONLY reason) for this is that percussion instruments are often pitched higher than A=440 (and there's more than one reason for this too).
I don't think it was arrogant of Katrina to mention this well known fact, the "burst your bubble" comment is perhaps open to interpretation and given it's target perhaps unwise. In the 21st century putting someone down by calling them "honey" is considered condescending, sexist and rude and best avoided.

There is a recording of a solo performance I gave in Germany in 2002, you can hear I'm seriously flat for the first 45 sec following an instrument swap, until I warm up. The piano was tuned at 445, but I didn't stomp around blaming the Germans, I cursed my stupidity for not using my 65mm barrel. Yes, it would be nice if we all played/tuned at 440, then EVERYTHING would be in tune ALL THE TIME, right?
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