[Harp-L] A=440 Hz

[Deb Wind <deb.wind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Richard wrote:
> Let's not forget that Lee Oskars are tuned A441, which is slightly 
> sharper than A440.
Interesting.... Why?

In 1936 the U.S. adopted the American Standard pitch of A=440 c.p.s. 
(cycles per second, a.k.a. "Hertz"), and three years later, in 1939, the 
rest of the countries followed, so that A-440 Hz is now international 
standard pitch.  So, why does Lee Oskar tune their "A"s to 441?

Just curious....

Deb