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B1 61.74 Hz

B1 is piano key 15 of 88, MIDI 35, at 61.74 Hz. It sits in the deep left-hand register, felt as much as heard.

  • Key 15 of 88
  • MIDI 35
  • -34 semitones from A4

B1

Frequency, piano key and harmonics

B1 is piano key 15 of 88, MIDI 35, at 61.74 Hz. It sits in the deep left-hand register, felt as much as heard.

Frequency61.74 HzA4 = 440
MIDI35
Piano key15 of 88
From A4-34 st
Period16.198 ms
Wavelength5.56 m343 m/s
HarmonicFrequencyNearest equal-tempered note
1 · fundamental61.74 HzB1 (+0 ¢)
2×123.47 HzB2 (+0 ¢)
3×185.21 HzF♯3 (+2 ¢)
4×246.94 HzB3 (+0 ¢)
5×308.68 HzD♯4 (−14 ¢)
6×370.41 HzF♯4 (+2 ¢)

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FAQ

B1 questions

What frequency is B1?

61.74 Hz when A4 is 440 Hz. Change the reference on the note calculator if you need another tuning. This page does not change.

What MIDI note is B1?

MIDI 35. Piano key 15, counting A0 as key 1 and C8 as key 88.

How loud should I listen?

Keep the tone at a conversation level. These pages can generate steady tones and noise, which fatigue your ears faster than music. If anything rings or feels uncomfortable, stop and turn the volume down.