G6 — 1567.982 Hz
G6 (G6) is 1567.982 Hz in standard equal temperament at A=440 Hz. It is MIDI note number 91.
G6 Frequency in All Tuning Systems
| Temperament | Frequency (Hz) | Cents from Equal | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 1567.982 Hz | 0.00 | Modern standard; piano, fretted instruments |
| Pythagorean Tuning | 1564.444 Hz | -3.91 | Medieval/early music; string ensemble open fifths |
| Just / Pure | 1569.753 Hz | +1.95 | A cappella vocal, barbershop, Renaissance |
| Meantone 1/3 Comma | 1576.865 Hz | +9.78 | Renaissance vocal music in minor keys |
| Meantone 1/4 Comma | 1574.198 Hz | +6.85 | Renaissance keyboard, early Baroque organ |
| 1/6 SC - Attenuated | 1572.417 Hz | +4.89 | Baroque orchestral ensemble compromise |
| Kellner's Bach | 1573.662 Hz | +6.26 | Bach keyboard reconstruction |
| Kirnberger III | 1574.198 Hz | +6.85 | Classical-era keyboard, keys near C major |
| Vallotti | 1571.527 Hz | +3.91 | Baroque/Classical orchestral tuning |
| Werckmeister III | 1575.080 Hz | +7.82 | Baroque keyboard; Bach contemporaries |
| Werckmeister IV | 1569.758 Hz | +1.96 | Baroque keyboard, strong key contrast |
| Werckmeister V | 1575.080 Hz | +7.82 | Specialized Baroque keyboard |
Positive cents = sharper than equal temperament. Negative cents = flatter. 100 cents = 1 semitone.
G6 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) | 1567.982 Hz | US, UK, and most modern ensembles worldwide |
| A = 442 Hz | 1575.109 Hz | Many European orchestras; France, Germany |
| A = 443 Hz | 1578.673 Hz | Berlin Philharmonic; some US orchestras |
| A = 432 Hz | 1539.473 Hz | Alternative tuning; Baroque revival |
| A = 415 Hz (Baroque) | 1478.892 Hz | Historically-informed Baroque performance |
f = f_at_A440 × (concert_pitch / 440)
Instruments That Play G6
G6 (1567.982 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 10 instruments.
G6 Across All Tuning Systems
Explore how G6 is tuned in each historical temperament system. Each tuning system gives G6 a slightly different frequency, affecting the harmonic character of chords and melodies.
G6 in Historical Temperament Systems
Explore how G6 (1567.982 Hz in equal temperament) is tuned in each of the 15 historical non-equal temperament systems. Each system places G6 at a slightly different frequency based on its mathematical basis.
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