G5 — 783.99 Hz
G5 (MIDI 79) vibrates 783.99 times per second at standard concert pitch. Play the reference tone below, or tune to it with the online tuner.
G5 at different reference pitches
| Reference (A4) | G5 frequency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 415 Hz | 739.45 Hz | Baroque pitch |
| 432 Hz | 769.74 Hz | “Verdi” pitch |
| 440 Hz | 783.99 Hz | Standard concert pitch |
| 442 Hz | 787.55 Hz | European orchestras |
| 444 Hz | 791.12 Hz | European orchestras |
Physical properties
- Period: one cycle every 1.28 ms
- Wavelength in air: ≈ 43.8 cm (at 20 °C, 343 m/s)
- MIDI note number: 79
- Octave up: G6 = 1567.98 Hz · Octave down: 392.00 Hz