E6 — 1318.51 Hz
E6 (MIDI 88) vibrates 1318.51 times per second at standard concert pitch. Play the reference tone below, or tune to it with the online tuner.
E6 at different reference pitches
| Reference (A4) | E6 frequency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 415 Hz | 1243.59 Hz | Baroque pitch |
| 432 Hz | 1294.54 Hz | “Verdi” pitch |
| 440 Hz | 1318.51 Hz | Standard concert pitch |
| 442 Hz | 1324.50 Hz | European orchestras |
| 444 Hz | 1330.50 Hz | European orchestras |
Physical properties
- Period: one cycle every 0.76 ms
- Wavelength in air: ≈ 26.0 cm (at 20 °C, 343 m/s)
- MIDI note number: 88
- Octave up: E7 = 2637.02 Hz · Octave down: 659.26 Hz