G6
Frequency, piano key and harmonics
G6 is piano key 71 of 88, MIDI 91, at 1567.98 Hz. It sits in the high register, where attack starts to matter more than sustain.
| Harmonic | Frequency | Nearest equal-tempered note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · fundamental | 1567.98 Hz | G6 (+0 ¢) |
| 2× | 3135.96 Hz | G7 (+0 ¢) |
| 3× | 4703.95 Hz | D8 (+2 ¢) |
| 4× | 6271.93 Hz | G8 (+0 ¢) |
| 5× | 7839.91 Hz | B8 (−14 ¢) |
| 6× | 9407.89 Hz | D9 (+2 ¢) |
Piano playback uses the nearest piano sample, played faster or slower, plus a sine wave at the exact pitch. The sine button is the exact equal-tempered frequency. Neighbors: F♯6 and G♯6. Arbitrary pitches and alternate A4 tunings belong on the calculator.
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FAQ
G6 questions
What frequency is G6?
1567.98 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 G6?
MIDI 91. Piano key 71, 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.