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G3 196.00 Hz

G3 is piano key 35 of 88, MIDI 55, at 196.00 Hz. It sits in the low middle, with guitar open strings and left-hand piano.

  • Key 35 of 88
  • MIDI 55
  • -14 semitones from A4

G3

Frequency, piano key and harmonics

G3 is piano key 35 of 88, MIDI 55, at 196.00 Hz. It sits in the low middle, with guitar open strings and left-hand piano.

Frequency196.00 HzA4 = 440
MIDI55
Piano key35 of 88
From A4-14 st
Period5.102 ms
Wavelength1.75 m343 m/s
HarmonicFrequencyNearest equal-tempered note
1 · fundamental196.00 HzG3 (+0 ¢)
2×392.00 HzG4 (+0 ¢)
3×587.99 HzD5 (+2 ¢)
4×783.99 HzG5 (+0 ¢)
5×979.99 HzB5 (−14 ¢)
6×1175.99 HzD6 (+2 ¢)

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FAQ

G3 questions

What frequency is G3?

196.00 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 G3?

MIDI 55. Piano key 35, 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.