B6 — 1975.53 Hz
B6 (MIDI 95) vibrates 1975.53 times per second at standard concert pitch. Play the reference tone below, or tune to it with the online tuner.
B6 at different reference pitches
| Reference (A4) | B6 frequency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 415 Hz | 1863.29 Hz | Baroque pitch |
| 432 Hz | 1939.61 Hz | “Verdi” pitch |
| 440 Hz | 1975.53 Hz | Standard concert pitch |
| 442 Hz | 1984.51 Hz | European orchestras |
| 444 Hz | 1993.49 Hz | European orchestras |
Physical properties
- Period: one cycle every 0.51 ms
- Wavelength in air: ≈ 17.4 cm (at 20 °C, 343 m/s)
- MIDI note number: 95
- Octave up: B7 = 3951.07 Hz · Octave down: 987.77 Hz