432 Hz

[GiadaTalamo_13877]

Hello everyone,

I'm a composer from Italy, new to the forum (this is my 2nd post).

Recently I came across an interesting thing, while browsing the net about frequencies, sounding relatively new to me: it is about the tuning system who has reference  A = 432Hz instead of 440.  It is said music tuned in that way would have a different effect to the listener, more harmonious with better overtones.

I thought it may be of interest for us all.

This is the link to that website:  http://www.432hz.org/

What do you think about it ?

Franco

[hog]

the tuning-reality in orchestras today is around 443-445Hz and still rising. overall sound and overtones are not only affected by the tuning, but by the instruments and the musical imagination of the musicians, which is a question of tradition and education and, of course, personal skill. modern intruments are designed for modern tuning, so i can't see any problem. if one is stupid enough to rape a cembalo build in 1739 into 440Hz for example, the result won't sound good, i'm sure. to be honest, as a saxophoneplayer, i don't care about the overall-tuning, because my sound is created in my head.

just my two cent's

[DG]

@hog said:

the tuning-reality in orchestras today is around 443-445Hz and still rising. overall sound and overtones are not only affected by the tuning, but by the instruments and the musical imagination of the musicians, which is a question of tradition and education and, of course, personal skill. modern intruments are designed for modern tuning, so i can't see any problem. if one is stupid enough to rape a cembalo build in 1739 into 440Hz for example, the result won't sound good, i'm sure. to be honest, as a saxophoneplayer, i don't care about the overall-tuning, because my sound is created in my head.

just my two cent's

It all depneds where you live. In the UK A4 is 440.

DG