D6 — 1174.659 Hz
D6 (D6) is 1174.659 Hz in standard equal temperament at A=440 Hz. It is MIDI note number 86.
D6 Frequency in All Tuning Systems
| Temperament | Frequency (Hz) | Cents from Equal | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 1174.659 Hz | 0.00 | Modern standard; piano, fretted instruments |
| Pythagorean Tuning | 1173.330 Hz | -1.96 | Medieval/early music; string ensemble open fifths |
| Just / Pure | 1177.315 Hz | +3.91 | A cappella vocal, barbershop, Renaissance |
| Meantone 1/3 Comma | 1178.199 Hz | +5.21 | Renaissance vocal music in minor keys |
| Meantone 1/4 Comma | 1176.982 Hz | +3.42 | Renaissance keyboard, early Baroque organ |
| 1/6 SC - Attenuated | 1175.990 Hz | +1.96 | Baroque orchestral ensemble compromise |
| Kellner's Bach | 1176.785 Hz | +3.13 | Bach keyboard reconstruction |
| Kirnberger III | 1176.982 Hz | +3.42 | Classical-era keyboard, keys near C major |
| Vallotti | 1175.990 Hz | +1.96 | Baroque/Classical orchestral tuning |
| Werckmeister III | 1177.315 Hz | +3.91 | Baroque keyboard; Bach contemporaries |
| Werckmeister IV | 1177.315 Hz | +3.91 | Baroque keyboard, strong key contrast |
| Werckmeister V | 1179.977 Hz | +7.82 | Specialized Baroque keyboard |
Positive cents = sharper than equal temperament. Negative cents = flatter. 100 cents = 1 semitone.
D6 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) | 1174.659 Hz | US, UK, and most modern ensembles worldwide |
| A = 442 Hz | 1179.998 Hz | Many European orchestras; France, Germany |
| A = 443 Hz | 1182.668 Hz | Berlin Philharmonic; some US orchestras |
| A = 432 Hz | 1153.302 Hz | Alternative tuning; Baroque revival |
| A = 415 Hz (Baroque) | 1107.917 Hz | Historically-informed Baroque performance |
f = f_at_A440 × (concert_pitch / 440)
Instruments That Play D6
D6 (1174.659 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 17 instruments.
D6 Across All Tuning Systems
Explore how D6 is tuned in each historical temperament system. Each tuning system gives D6 a slightly different frequency, affecting the harmonic character of chords and melodies.
D6 in Historical Temperament Systems
Explore how D6 (1174.659 Hz in equal temperament) is tuned in each of the 15 historical non-equal temperament systems. Each system places D6 at a slightly different frequency based on its mathematical basis.
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