The note A4, is 440hz, an octave up, is 880hz. Assuming this is correct, what is D above A4?

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The note A4, is 440hz, an octave up, is 880hz. Assuming this is correct, what is D above A4?

I'm lookin for the frequency in hz

2006-10-25 01:17:07 · 4 answers · asked by jtphunk 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music

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D5 is 587.330

2006-10-25 01:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by lilpinay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

For each increase of a semitone, you multiply it by the 12th root of 2. The 12th root of 2 is 1.05946309.

So the D (5 semitones higher) is:

440 x (1.05946309)^5 = 587.329524

2006-10-25 08:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Bunky the Clown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Assuming your tuning system is 12-tone equal temperment, it's 587.330 hz.

2006-10-25 08:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by τεκνον θεου 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

587.33 HZ
http://www.vibrationdata.com/piano.htm

2006-10-25 08:26:34 · answer #4 · answered by Kricknit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋