British high pitch

jsswadley · Post by **jsswadley** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:44 am

How high was the old British high pitch? What frequency was the A? Can a tuba at high pitch be pulled out far enough to reach A at 440? Responses appreciated, John

Highams · Post by **Highams** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:42 am

Hi from England,

The old high pitch, or philharmonic pitch was A=452. Some tuning slide sleeves were used in the old days but not very well.

www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk/neweuph.htm

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:03 pm

You also need to be able to pull the valve slides out to support the new pitch, though on most horns this is not a problem...