50 Hz — Nearest Note: G1
50 Hz is closest to G1 in equal temperament at A=440 Hz. The deviation is +35.01 cents (sharp of the nearest equal-tempered pitch).
50 Hz is an electrical power grid frequency. This frequency is the alternating current (AC) mains frequency used in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Its nearest musical pitch in equal temperament is G1.
Multi-Temperament Context for G1
The table below shows how G1 is tuned in all 16 temperaments at A=440 Hz, and how far 50 Hz falls from each.
| Temperament | Hz (A=440) | vs Equal Temp (cents) | Distance from 50 Hz (cents) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 48.999 Hz | 0.00 | +35.01 |
| Pythagorean | 48.889 Hz | -3.89 | +38.90 |
| Just Intonation (Major) | 49.055 Hz | +1.98 | +33.03 |
| Just Intonation (Minor) | 49.055 Hz | +1.98 | +33.03 |
| Quarter-Comma Meantone | 49.194 Hz | +6.88 | +28.13 |
| Third-Comma Meantone | 49.277 Hz | +9.79 | +25.22 |
| Sixth-Comma Meantone | 49.138 Hz | +4.90 | +30.11 |
| Werckmeister III | 49.221 Hz | +7.83 | +27.18 |
| Werckmeister IV | 49.055 Hz | +1.98 | +33.03 |
| Werckmeister V | 49.221 Hz | +7.83 | +27.18 |
| Kirnberger III | 49.194 Hz | +6.88 | +28.13 |
| Vallotti | 49.110 Hz | +3.92 | +31.09 |
| Young (1799) | 49.166 Hz | +5.89 | +29.12 |
| Bach/Lehman | 49.110 Hz | +3.92 | +31.09 |
| Neidhardt | 49.055 Hz | +1.98 | +33.03 |
| Kellner (Bach) | 49.177 Hz | +6.28 | +28.73 |
Positive cents = 50 Hz is sharp of the temperament pitch. Negative = flat. The "Distance from 50 Hz" column answers: in which temperament does 50 Hz come closest to G1?
Chromatic Neighbors
The notes immediately below and above G1 on the chromatic scale (in equal temperament at A=440 Hz):
See full frequency data for G1.
Adjacent Frequencies in This Index
Other commonly-searched frequencies near 50 Hz:
Instruments That Play G1
G1 (48.999 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 11 instruments.
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