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[Malcolm Smith]

Interesting. A problem you don't mention is the fact that 440 isn't  
the pitch that was always used. 423 !/2 was another in use. I think I  
have the number right. One often sees the first violin providing a  
pitch to the string section which often is tuned sharp. The point  
about vibrato  is well taken. Ultimately, familiarity with a singers  
voice is essential.

I made CDs from a lot of old vocal records and it was a very time  
consuming project because of the time I spent adjusting the turntable  
speed. Sometimes I thought I had it right and later found myself  
going back and re-doing recordings.

Malcolm Smith.