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C6 1046.50 Hz

C6 is high for most singers. On piano it is still a clear melody note, and it is the top of the sampled piano range used on this site (MIDI 84).

  • Key 64 of 88
  • MIDI 84
  • +15 semitones from A4

C6

Frequency, piano key and harmonics

C6 is high for most singers. On piano it is still a clear melody note, and it is the top of the sampled piano range used on this site (MIDI 84).

Frequency1046.50 HzA4 = 440
MIDI84
Piano key64 of 88
From A4+15 st
Period0.956 ms
Wavelength32.8 cm343 m/s
HarmonicFrequencyNearest equal-tempered note
1 · fundamental1046.50 HzC6 (+0 ¢)
2×2093.00 HzC7 (+0 ¢)
3×3139.51 HzG7 (+2 ¢)
4×4186.01 HzC8 (+0 ¢)
5×5232.51 HzE8 (−14 ¢)
6×6279.01 HzG8 (+2 ¢)

Piano playback uses a recorded piano sample. The sine button is the exact equal-tempered frequency. Neighbors: B5 and C♯6. Arbitrary pitches and alternate A4 tunings belong on the calculator.

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FAQ

C6 questions

What frequency is C6?

1046.50 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 C6?

MIDI 84. Piano key 64, 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.