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Currently in America it is set at A=440, however, some European orchestra like to go a little higher anywhere from 442-5 but in music history A has ranged anywhere from 425-460 if not a wider range of variance
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe A above middle C ... it should be 440 Hertz
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∙ 13y agoNormally, an Oboe's note in A will tune an orchestra. Sometimes, for concert bands, the pitch is B flat.
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on the orchestra. In the U.S. in symphony orchestras, it's normally the oboe.
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∙ 13y agoWoodwind : Oboe
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What instrument is used to tune the orchestra?
Traditionally, the Concertmaster (usually the first chair violinist) tunes his violin to a known standard pitch like A-440 and then the other orchestral instruments tune to his or her pitch. Sometimes, an oboist provides the pitch tone for tuning. The oboe is used more frequently because its sound penetrates easier to all players of the orchestra.
What instrument tunes the orchestra?
A standard symphony orchestra can tune to three different members: the principal oboe, the concertmaster, or the solo pianist. The oboist is used to tune whenever there is an oboe in the orchestra, the concertmaster is used whenever there isn't an oboe, and the pianist/keyboardist will play the tuning note if he or she is the soloist for the evening.
Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra?
The most common reason given is that the oboe is the most difficult to tune and always is tuned to because is piercing and loud. This reason is actually false. The reason the oboe tunes the orchestra is because when orchestras started to develop during Handel's time, the oboe was the most common instrument in the orchestra. It was easier to tune to the oboes since there was so many of them.
What is tune composed for an orchestra called?
Generally a "work" or "piece". The word "song" is never used to describe an orchestral work performed by an orchestra. "Song" is something the Beatles sing.
Which note does an orchestra tune to?
a above the middle C
What instrument is used to tune the orchestra?
Traditionally, the Concertmaster (usually the first chair violinist) tunes his violin to a known standard pitch like A-440 and then the other orchestral instruments tune to his or her pitch. Sometimes, an oboist provides the pitch tone for tuning. The oboe is used more frequently because its sound penetrates easier to all players of the orchestra.
What is used to tune instruments?
Usually a pitchfork tuned to A (440 Hz). In an Orchestra the insturments will all tune to the lead violinist or the piano
Used to tune brass instruments to a common pitch?
A pitch pipe.
What instrument tunes the orchestra?
A standard symphony orchestra can tune to three different members: the principal oboe, the concertmaster, or the solo pianist. The oboist is used to tune whenever there is an oboe in the orchestra, the concertmaster is used whenever there isn't an oboe, and the pianist/keyboardist will play the tuning note if he or she is the soloist for the evening.
Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra?
The most common reason given is that the oboe is the most difficult to tune and always is tuned to because is piercing and loud. This reason is actually false. The reason the oboe tunes the orchestra is because when orchestras started to develop during Handel's time, the oboe was the most common instrument in the orchestra. It was easier to tune to the oboes since there was so many of them.
What is a tune composed for an orchestra?
Could be a symphony, sonata, or most any other imaginable title. Not really called a tune or song, but rather a Composition.
What is tune composed for an orchestra called?
Generally a "work" or "piece". The word "song" is never used to describe an orchestral work performed by an orchestra. "Song" is something the Beatles sing.
Which note does an orchestra tune to?
a above the middle C
What is used to tune brass instruments to common pitch?
it is a slide tuner
What is used to tune brass instruments to a common pitch?
it is a slide tuner
Anyone know a good orchestra piece?
The Simpsons theme tune is a really good orchestra piece.
Can a viola be used for cajun music?
Yes of course they can last week i played in an orchestra and we played a Cajun style tune.
