[Dixielandjazz] A = 440

Steve barbone barbonestreet at earthlink.net
Sat Nov 5 19:33:23 PST 2005


"Bob Romans" <cellblk7 at comcast.net>
 
> I think A 440 is the A above middle C, isn't it? 440 VPS...tuning note for
> MOST symphonies around the world?

Yes, A above middle C on the piano is 440, or at least it should be in the
USA. Whether or not MOST symphonies around the world tune to it is
questionable. Perhaps the oboe players could let us know?

Cheers,
Steve





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