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University of Chicago Press Tuning the World - History of 440 Hertz Pitch - U of Chicago Press

Name: Tuning the World - History of 440 Hertz Pitch - U of Chicago Press
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Discover the hidden history of musical standards with Tuning the World. This book explores how A 440 hertz became the global norm for musicians in the Western world. While many assume pitch has always been constant, this work reveals that the standard was only formally adopted during an international conference in 1939. Through a detailed look at the years between 1859 and 1955, you will learn how this shift happened. It was not a simple change, but the result of decades of complex negotiations involving a wide range of professionals. Readers will follow the efforts of performers, composers, diplomats, physicists, and sound engineers as they worked to establish a universal reference point. This volume provides a unique perspective on how science, politics, and music intersected to shape the sounds we hear today. It is an essential read for anyone interested in music theory, the history of science, or the evolution of musical performance standards.

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Explores the historical transition of musical pitch from 1859 to 1955.

Details the 1939 international conference that established A 440 as the global standard.

Covers the diverse roles of diplomats, physicists, and engineers in setting musical norms.

Provides historical context on the variability of musical pitches over time.

Offers a deep look into the negotiations between different countries and performers.

Part of the New Material Histories of Music series from University of Chicago Press.

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Brand: University of Chicago Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0226823261
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Music Theory, Composition & Performance > Musical Theory
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 26 January 2023
Listed Since: 08 March 2022

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