174 Hz — Nearest Note: F3
174 Hz is closest to F3 in equal temperament at A=440 Hz. The deviation is -6.10 cents (flat of the nearest equal-tempered pitch).
174 Hz is associated with the Solfeggio frequency scale, a set of tones used in certain alternative wellness and music communities. Its nearest musical pitch in equal temperament at A=440 Hz is F3.
Multi-Temperament Context for F3
The table below shows how F3 is tuned in all 16 temperaments at A=440 Hz, and how far 174 Hz falls from each.
| Temperament | Hz (A=440) | vs Equal Temp (cents) | Distance from 174 Hz (cents) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 174.614 Hz | 0.00 | -6.10 |
| Pythagorean | 173.827 Hz | -7.82 | +1.72 |
| Just Intonation (Major) | 174.417 Hz | -1.95 | -4.14 |
| Just Intonation (Minor) | 174.417 Hz | -1.95 | -4.14 |
| Quarter-Comma Meantone | 176.000 Hz | +13.69 | -19.79 |
| Third-Comma Meantone | 176.531 Hz | +18.90 | -25.00 |
| Sixth-Comma Meantone | 175.504 Hz | +8.80 | -14.90 |
| Werckmeister III | 175.603 Hz | +9.78 | -15.88 |
| Werckmeister IV | 175.603 Hz | +9.78 | -15.88 |
| Werckmeister V | 175.009 Hz | +3.91 | -10.01 |
| Kirnberger III | 176.000 Hz | +13.69 | -19.79 |
| Vallotti | 175.405 Hz | +7.82 | -13.92 |
| Young (1799) | 175.207 Hz | +5.87 | -11.97 |
| Bach/Lehman | 175.405 Hz | +7.82 | -13.92 |
| Neidhardt | 175.207 Hz | +5.87 | -11.97 |
| Kellner (Bach) | 175.762 Hz | +11.34 | -17.44 |
Positive cents = 174 Hz is sharp of the temperament pitch. Negative = flat. The "Distance from 174 Hz" column answers: in which temperament does 174 Hz come closest to F3?
Chromatic Neighbors
The notes immediately below and above F3 on the chromatic scale (in equal temperament at A=440 Hz):
See full frequency data for F3.
Adjacent Frequencies in This Index
Other commonly-searched frequencies near 174 Hz:
Instruments That Play F3
F3 (174.614 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 42 instruments.
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