Re: OT: high-precision tuner app

[Michael Hendry]

> On 25 May 2016, at 22:42, Shane Brandes <address@hidden> wrote:
> 
> A440 was made an ISO standard in 1955. Bands (orchestral) still
> routinely ignore it. The pitch was raised especially during the late
> 19th century  partially due to the ability of pianos to withstand
> greater string tension which gave the ability to produce louder sound
> to cover larger and larger concert halls. Even in the earlier period
> of the Baroque organs tended to be pitched high and then small organs
> were used tuned in kammerton (chamber tone) with a lower pitch to
> accommodate vocal music. Absolutely fascinating stuff but bizarre all
> the considerations that affect pitch over time.
> 
> Shane

Off topic, I know, but how do those gifted with perfect pitch cope with all 
this?

Michael