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D2 73.42 Hz

D2 is piano key 18 of 88, MIDI 38, at 73.42 Hz. It sits in the bass register, next to bass guitar and low voices.

  • Key 18 of 88
  • MIDI 38
  • -31 semitones from A4

D2

Frequency, piano key and harmonics

D2 is piano key 18 of 88, MIDI 38, at 73.42 Hz. It sits in the bass register, next to bass guitar and low voices.

Frequency73.42 HzA4 = 440
MIDI38
Piano key18 of 88
From A4-31 st
Period13.621 ms
Wavelength4.67 m343 m/s
HarmonicFrequencyNearest equal-tempered note
1 · fundamental73.42 HzD2 (+0 ¢)
2×146.83 HzD3 (+0 ¢)
3×220.25 HzA3 (+2 ¢)
4×293.66 HzD4 (+0 ¢)
5×367.08 HzF♯4 (−14 ¢)
6×440.50 HzA4 (+2 ¢)

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FAQ

D2 questions

What frequency is D2?

73.42 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 D2?

MIDI 38. Piano key 18, 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.