852 Hz — Nearest Note: G#5 / Ab5
852 Hz is closest to G#5 / Ab5 in equal temperament at A=440 Hz. The deviation is +44.02 cents (sharp of the nearest equal-tempered pitch).
852 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 G#5.
Multi-Temperament Context for G#5 / Ab5
The table below shows how G#5 / Ab5 is tuned in 12 temperaments at A=440 Hz, and how far 852 Hz falls from each.
| Temperament | Hz (A=440) | vs Equal Temp (cents) | Distance from 852 Hz (cents) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 830.609 Hz | 0.00 | +44.02 |
| Pythagorean | 835.315 Hz | +9.78 | +34.24 |
| Just / Pure | 837.202 Hz | +13.69 | +30.33 |
| Quarter-Comma Meantone | 822.441 Hz | -17.11 | +61.13 |
| Third-Comma Meantone | 819.742 Hz | -22.80 | +66.82 |
| Sixth-Comma Meantone | 825.063 Hz | -11.60 | +55.62 |
| Werckmeister III | 832.487 Hz | +3.91 | +40.11 |
| Werckmeister IV | 829.670 Hz | -1.96 | +45.98 |
| Werckmeister V | 829.670 Hz | -1.96 | +45.98 |
| Kirnberger III | 832.487 Hz | +3.91 | +40.11 |
| Vallotti | 832.487 Hz | +3.91 | +40.11 |
| Kellner's Bach | 832.487 Hz | +3.91 | +40.11 |
Positive cents = 852 Hz is sharp of the temperament pitch. Negative = flat. The "Distance from 852 Hz" column answers: in which temperament does 852 Hz come closest to G#5 / Ab5?
Chromatic Neighbors
The notes immediately below and above G#5 / Ab5 on the chromatic scale (in equal temperament at A=440 Hz):
See full frequency data for G#5 / Ab5.
Adjacent Frequencies in This Index
Other commonly-searched frequencies near 852 Hz:
Instruments That Play G#5 / Ab5
G#5 / Ab5 (830.609 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 34 instruments.
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