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E1 41.20 Hz

E1 is piano key 8 of 88, MIDI 28, at 41.20 Hz. It sits in the deep left-hand register, felt as much as heard.

  • Key 8 of 88
  • MIDI 28
  • -41 semitones from A4

E1

Frequency, piano key and harmonics

E1 is piano key 8 of 88, MIDI 28, at 41.20 Hz. It sits in the deep left-hand register, felt as much as heard.

Frequency41.20 HzA4 = 440
MIDI28
Piano key8 of 88
From A4-41 st
Period24.270 ms
Wavelength8.32 m343 m/s
HarmonicFrequencyNearest equal-tempered note
1 · fundamental41.20 HzE1 (+0 ¢)
2×82.41 HzE2 (+0 ¢)
3×123.61 HzB2 (+2 ¢)
4×164.81 HzE3 (+0 ¢)
5×206.02 HzG♯3 (−14 ¢)
6×247.22 HzB3 (+2 ¢)

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FAQ

E1 questions

What frequency is E1?

41.20 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 E1?

MIDI 28. Piano key 8, 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.