[Dixielandjazz] A = 440

[Mike C.]

Most European Orchestras tune to a higher frequency I believe. I think
it's something like A=441 or 442 but I could be wrong.

MIke



> "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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