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D5 587.33 Hz

D5 is piano key 54 of 88, MIDI 74, at 587.33 Hz. It sits in the upper middle, bright on piano and comfortable for many soprano lines.

  • Key 54 of 88
  • MIDI 74
  • +5 semitones from A4

D5

Frequency, piano key and harmonics

D5 is piano key 54 of 88, MIDI 74, at 587.33 Hz. It sits in the upper middle, bright on piano and comfortable for many soprano lines.

Frequency587.33 HzA4 = 440
MIDI74
Piano key54 of 88
From A4+5 st
Period1.703 ms
Wavelength58.4 cm343 m/s
HarmonicFrequencyNearest equal-tempered note
1 · fundamental587.33 HzD5 (+0 ¢)
2×1174.66 HzD6 (+0 ¢)
3×1761.99 HzA6 (+2 ¢)
4×2349.32 HzD7 (+0 ¢)
5×2936.65 HzF♯7 (−14 ¢)
6×3523.98 HzA7 (+2 ¢)

Piano playback uses a recorded piano sample. The sine button is the exact equal-tempered frequency. Neighbors: C♯5 and D♯5. Arbitrary pitches and alternate A4 tunings belong on the calculator.

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FAQ

D5 questions

What frequency is D5?

587.33 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 D5?

MIDI 74. Piano key 54, 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.