B6 — 1975.533 Hz
B6 (B6) is 1975.533 Hz in standard equal temperament at A=440 Hz. It is MIDI note number 95.
B6 Frequency in All Tuning Systems
| Temperament | Frequency (Hz) | Cents from Equal | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 1975.533 Hz | 0.00 | Modern standard; piano, fretted instruments |
| Pythagorean Tuning | 1980.000 Hz | +3.91 | Medieval/early music; string ensemble open fifths |
| Just / Pure | 1962.192 Hz | -11.73 | A cappella vocal, barbershop, Renaissance |
| Meantone 1/3 Comma | 1964.405 Hz | -9.78 | Renaissance vocal music in minor keys |
| Meantone 1/4 Comma | 1967.732 Hz | -6.85 | Renaissance keyboard, early Baroque organ |
| 1/6 SC - Attenuated | 1969.961 Hz | -4.89 | Baroque orchestral ensemble compromise |
| Kellner's Bach | 1971.965 Hz | -3.13 | Bach keyboard reconstruction |
| Kirnberger III | 1971.634 Hz | -3.42 | Classical-era keyboard, keys near C major |
| Vallotti | 1971.076 Hz | -3.91 | Baroque/Classical orchestral tuning |
| Werckmeister III | 1973.298 Hz | -1.96 | Baroque keyboard; Bach contemporaries |
| Werckmeister IV | 1968.846 Hz | -5.87 | Baroque keyboard, strong key contrast |
| Werckmeister V | 1977.771 Hz | +1.96 | Specialized Baroque keyboard |
Positive cents = sharper than equal temperament. Negative cents = flatter. 100 cents = 1 semitone.
B6 at Different Concert Pitches
The same note varies in frequency depending on the concert pitch standard used by your ensemble.
| Concert Pitch | Frequency (Hz) | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|
| A = 440 Hz (ISO standard) | 1975.533 Hz | US, UK, and most modern ensembles worldwide |
| A = 442 Hz | 1984.513 Hz | Many European orchestras; France, Germany |
| A = 443 Hz | 1989.003 Hz | Berlin Philharmonic; some US orchestras |
| A = 432 Hz | 1939.614 Hz | Alternative tuning; Baroque revival |
| A = 415 Hz (Baroque) | 1863.287 Hz | Historically-informed Baroque performance |
f = f_at_A440 × (concert_pitch / 440)
Instruments That Play B6
B6 (1975.533 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 7 instruments.
Why B6 Varies Across Tuning Systems
B6 shows a maximum deviation of -11.73 cents in Just / Pure compared to equal temperament. This 12-cent difference reflects how different tuning philosophies prioritize interval purity over equal distribution.
In Just / Pure, B6 is tuned flatter than equal temperament, reflecting this system's approach to distributing the Pythagorean comma across the chromatic scale.
B6 Across All Tuning Systems
Explore how B6 is tuned in each historical temperament system. Each tuning system gives B6 a slightly different frequency, affecting the harmonic character of chords and melodies.
B6 in Historical Temperament Systems
Explore how B6 (1975.533 Hz in equal temperament) is tuned in each of the 15 historical non-equal temperament systems. Each system places B6 at a slightly different frequency based on its mathematical basis.
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