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That‘s also the reason why orchestras usually play two to three pitches (e.g. C - B flat - E flat) before starting the concert, so that the conductor can determ
by mrleiter 8y ago
That‘s also the reason why orchestras usually play two to three pitches (e.g. C - B flat - E flat) before starting the concert, so that the conductor can determine if the relevant instruments are attuned to their respective pitch in harmony.
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- klez 8y agoIn this case the pitch is given by the piano, but do I remember correctly that if the orchestra doesn't include a piano the base pitch is given by the oboe, as it's the hardest instrument to tune?
- ken 8y agoI've never heard it said that the oboe is hard to tune. From what I've found, it's mostly historical accident that the oboe is used for tuning: https://www.rockfordsymphony.com/faqs/why-does-the-orchestra-always-tune-to-the-oboe/ https://www.rockfordsymphony.com/faqs/why-does-the-orchestra...
- bjoli 8y agoI have never heard any non-school orchestra do that. Professional orchestras ulonly give one note (a for symphonic and sometimes Bb for wind orchestras).