Ralph Sutton's Music Note to Frequency Chart
The Ultimate Ralph Sutton Music Note to Frequency Chart is a comprehensive tool designed for Recording Engineering, Mixing, and Music Production to accurately reference the frequencies of musical notes across all octaves. Starting from the lowest audible tone (C0) up to the highest note on a standard piano (B8), this chart provides precise frequency values for every note.
How to Use the Chart
Recording Engineering: Use the chart to identify and capture specific notes in the audio spectrum when recording instruments or vocals.
Mixing: Use it as a reference for carving out EQ frequencies in the mix to add clarity or eliminate mud.
Music Production: Use it to align pitch/frequency when programming MIDI or synthesizers for harmonic compatibility.
Key Benefits
- Correlates musical notes with their frequencies.
- Helps resolve clashing frequencies during mixing.
- Acts as a precise EQ reference guide.
Instrument Cheat Sheet
- Piano: A0 = 27.50 Hz
- Upright Bass (5-string): B0 = 30.87 Hz
- Electric Bass: E1 = 41.20 Hz
- Electric Guitar: E2 = 82.41 Hz
- Violin: G3 = 196.00 Hz
- Flute: C4 = 261.63 Hz (Middle C)
Ralph Sutton Music Note to Frequency Chart
| Note | Octave 0 | Octave 1 | Octave 2 | Octave 3 | Octave 4 | Octave 5 | Octave 6 | Octave 7 | Octave 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 16.35 | 32.70 | 65.41 | 130.81 | 261.63 | 523.25 | 1046.50 | 2093.00 | 4186.01 |
| C#/D♭ | 17.32 | 34.65 | 69.30 | 138.59 | 277.18 | 554.37 | 1108.73 | 2217.46 | 4434.92 |
| D | 18.35 | 36.71 | 73.42 | 146.83 | 293.66 | 587.33 | 1174.66 | 2349.32 | 4698.64 |
| D#/E♭ | 19.45 | 38.89 | 77.78 | 155.56 | 311.13 | 622.25 | 1244.51 | 2489.02 | 4978.03 |
| E | 20.60 | 41.20 | 82.41 | 164.81 | 329.63 | 659.26 | 1318.51 | 2637.02 | 5274.04 |
| F | 21.83 | 43.65 | 87.31 | 174.61 | 349.23 | 698.46 | 1396.91 | 2793.83 | 5587.65 |
| F#/G♭ | 23.12 | 46.25 | 92.50 | 185.00 | 369.99 | 739.99 | 1479.98 | 2959.96 | 5919.91 |
| G | 24.50 | 49.00 | 98.00 | 196.00 | 392.00 | 783.99 | 1567.98 | 3135.96 | 6271.93 |
| G#/A♭ | 25.96 | 51.91 | 103.83 | 207.65 | 415.30 | 830.61 | 1661.22 | 3322.44 | 6644.88 |
| A | 27.50 | 55.00 | 110.00 | 220.00 | 440.00 | 880.00 | 1760.00 | 3520.00 | 7040.00 |
| A#/B♭ | 29.14 | 58.27 | 116.54 | 233.08 | 466.16 | 932.33 | 1864.66 | 3729.31 | 7458.62 |
| B | 30.87 | 61.74 | 123.47 | 246.94 | 493.88 | 987.77 | 1975.53 | 3951.07 | 7902.13 |