G8 — 6271.927 Hz
G8 (G8) is 6271.927 Hz in standard equal temperament at A=440 Hz. It is MIDI note number 115.
G8 Frequency in All Tuning Systems
| Temperament | Frequency (Hz) | Cents from Equal | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Temperament | 6271.927 Hz | 0.00 | Modern standard; piano, fretted instruments |
| Pythagorean Tuning | 6257.778 Hz | -3.91 | Medieval/early music; string ensemble open fifths |
| Just / Pure | 6279.014 Hz | +1.96 | A cappella vocal, barbershop, Renaissance |
| Meantone 1/3 Comma | 6307.458 Hz | +9.78 | Renaissance vocal music in minor keys |
| Meantone 1/4 Comma | 6296.792 Hz | +6.85 | Renaissance keyboard, early Baroque organ |
| 1/6 SC - Attenuated | 6289.668 Hz | +4.89 | Baroque orchestral ensemble compromise |
| Kellner's Bach | 6294.647 Hz | +6.26 | Bach keyboard reconstruction |
| Kirnberger III | 6296.792 Hz | +6.85 | Classical-era keyboard, keys near C major |
| Vallotti | 6286.108 Hz | +3.91 | Baroque/Classical orchestral tuning |
| Werckmeister III | 6300.321 Hz | +7.82 | Baroque keyboard; Bach contemporaries |
| Werckmeister IV | 6279.032 Hz | +1.96 | Baroque keyboard, strong key contrast |
| Werckmeister V | 6300.321 Hz | +7.82 | Specialized Baroque keyboard |
Positive cents = sharper than equal temperament. Negative cents = flatter. 100 cents = 1 semitone.
G8 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) | 6271.927 Hz | US, UK, and most modern ensembles worldwide |
| A = 442 Hz | 6300.436 Hz | Many European orchestras; France, Germany |
| A = 443 Hz | 6314.690 Hz | Berlin Philharmonic; some US orchestras |
| A = 432 Hz | 6157.892 Hz | Alternative tuning; Baroque revival |
| A = 415 Hz (Baroque) | 5915.567 Hz | Historically-informed Baroque performance |
f = f_at_A440 × (concert_pitch / 440)
Instruments That Play G8
G8 (6271.927 Hz) falls within the comfortable playing range of 1 instrument.
G8 Across All Tuning Systems
Explore how G8 is tuned in each historical temperament system. Each tuning system gives G8 a slightly different frequency, affecting the harmonic character of chords and melodies.
G8 in Historical Temperament Systems
Explore how G8 (6271.927 Hz in equal temperament) is tuned in each of the 15 historical non-equal temperament systems. Each system places G8 at a slightly different frequency based on its mathematical basis.
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