D8 — 4698.636 Hz
D8 (D8) is 4698.636 Hz in standard equal temperament at A=440 Hz. It is MIDI note number 110.
D8 Frequency in All Tuning Systems
| Temperament | Frequency (Hz) | Cents from Equal | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 4698.636 Hz | 0.00 | Modern standard; piano, fretted instruments |
| Pythagorean | 4693.320 Hz | -1.96 | Medieval/early music; string ensemble open fifths |
| Just Intonation (Major) | 4709.260 Hz | +3.91 | A cappella vocal, barbershop, Renaissance |
| Just Intonation (Minor) | 4709.260 Hz | +3.91 | Minor-key vocal music, string ensembles |
| Quarter-Comma Meantone | 4707.927 Hz | +3.42 | Renaissance keyboard, early Baroque organ |
| Third-Comma Meantone | 4712.798 Hz | +5.21 | Renaissance vocal music in minor keys |
| Sixth-Comma Meantone | 4703.959 Hz | +1.96 | Baroque orchestral ensemble compromise |
| Werckmeister III | 4709.260 Hz | +3.91 | Baroque keyboard; Bach contemporaries |
| Werckmeister IV | 4709.260 Hz | +3.91 | Baroque keyboard, strong key contrast |
| Werckmeister V | 4719.908 Hz | +7.82 | Specialized Baroque keyboard |
| Kirnberger III | 4707.927 Hz | +3.42 | Classical-era keyboard, keys near C major |
| Vallotti | 4703.959 Hz | +1.96 | Baroque/Classical orchestral tuning |
| Young (1799) | 4703.959 Hz | +1.96 | Classical-era keyboard |
| Bach/Lehman | 4703.959 Hz | +1.96 | Bach keyboard works, Well-Tempered Clavier |
| Neidhardt | 4703.959 Hz | +1.96 | 18th century keyboard, near-equal alternative |
| Kellner (Bach) | 4707.139 Hz | +3.13 | Bach keyboard reconstruction |
Positive cents = sharper than equal temperament. Negative cents = flatter. 100 cents = 1 semitone.
D8 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) | 4698.636 Hz | US, UK, and most modern ensembles worldwide |
| A = 442 Hz | 4719.994 Hz | Many European orchestras; France, Germany |
| A = 443 Hz | 4730.672 Hz | Berlin Philharmonic; some US orchestras |
| A = 432 Hz | 4613.207 Hz | Alternative tuning; Baroque revival |
| A = 415 Hz (Baroque) | 4431.668 Hz | Historically-informed Baroque performance |
f = f_at_A440 × (concert_pitch / 440)
Instruments That Play D8
D8 (4698.636 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 1 instrument.
D8 Across All Tuning Systems
Explore how D8 is tuned in each historical temperament system. Each tuning system gives D8 a slightly different frequency, affecting the harmonic character of chords and melodies.
D8 in Historical Temperament Systems
Explore how D8 (4698.636 Hz in equal temperament) is tuned in each of the 15 historical non-equal temperament systems. Each system places D8 at a slightly different frequency based on its mathematical basis.
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