F8 — 5587.652 Hz
F8 (F8) is 5587.652 Hz in standard equal temperament at A=440 Hz. It is MIDI note number 113.
F8 Frequency in All Tuning Systems
| Temperament | Frequency (Hz) | Cents from Equal | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 5587.652 Hz | 0.00 | Modern standard; piano, fretted instruments |
| Pythagorean | 5562.469 Hz | -7.82 | Medieval/early music; string ensemble open fifths |
| Just Intonation (Major) | 5581.345 Hz | -1.96 | A cappella vocal, barbershop, Renaissance |
| Just Intonation (Minor) | 5581.345 Hz | -1.96 | Minor-key vocal music, string ensembles |
| Quarter-Comma Meantone | 5632.012 Hz | +13.69 | Renaissance keyboard, early Baroque organ |
| Third-Comma Meantone | 5648.987 Hz | +18.90 | Renaissance vocal music in minor keys |
| Sixth-Comma Meantone | 5616.126 Hz | +8.80 | Baroque orchestral ensemble compromise |
| Werckmeister III | 5619.307 Hz | +9.78 | Baroque keyboard; Bach contemporaries |
| Werckmeister IV | 5619.307 Hz | +9.78 | Baroque keyboard, strong key contrast |
| Werckmeister V | 5600.286 Hz | +3.91 | Specialized Baroque keyboard |
| Kirnberger III | 5632.012 Hz | +13.69 | Classical-era keyboard, keys near C major |
| Vallotti | 5612.948 Hz | +7.82 | Baroque/Classical orchestral tuning |
| Young (1799) | 5606.630 Hz | +5.87 | Classical-era keyboard |
| Bach/Lehman | 5612.948 Hz | +7.82 | Bach keyboard works, Well-Tempered Clavier |
| Neidhardt | 5606.630 Hz | +5.87 | 18th century keyboard, near-equal alternative |
| Kellner (Bach) | 5624.372 Hz | +11.34 | Bach keyboard reconstruction |
Positive cents = sharper than equal temperament. Negative cents = flatter. 100 cents = 1 semitone.
F8 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) | 5587.652 Hz | US, UK, and most modern ensembles worldwide |
| A = 442 Hz | 5613.050 Hz | Many European orchestras; France, Germany |
| A = 443 Hz | 5625.749 Hz | Berlin Philharmonic; some US orchestras |
| A = 432 Hz | 5486.058 Hz | Alternative tuning; Baroque revival |
| A = 415 Hz (Baroque) | 5270.171 Hz | Historically-informed Baroque performance |
f = f_at_A440 × (concert_pitch / 440)
Instruments That Play F8
F8 (5587.652 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 1 instrument.
Why F8 Varies Across Tuning Systems
F8 shows a maximum deviation of +18.90 cents in Third-Comma Meantone compared to equal temperament. This 19-cent difference is clearly audible to trained musicians and reflects how different tuning philosophies prioritize interval purity over equal distribution.
In Third-Comma Meantone, F8 is tuned sharper than equal temperament to achieve purer intervals with nearby notes in the tuning system's favored keys.
4 of the 15 non-equal temperaments deviate by more than 10 cents for F8, making this note one where tuning system choice has a meaningful impact on pitch.
F8 Across All Tuning Systems
Explore how F8 is tuned in each historical temperament system. Each tuning system gives F8 a slightly different frequency, affecting the harmonic character of chords and melodies.
F8 in Historical Temperament Systems
Explore how F8 (5587.652 Hz in equal temperament) is tuned in each of the 15 historical non-equal temperament systems. Each system places F8 at a slightly different frequency based on its mathematical basis.
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