The Fis Note
Fis is a black key, immediately next to F. It sounds at 369.99 Hz in octave 4.
Fis on the piano
Key facts
- On the keyboard
- a black key, immediately next to F.
- Frequency (octave 4)
- 369.99 Hz
- MIDI number (octave 4)
- 66
- Also written as
- Ges
- In key signatures
- The 1 sharp in the order of sharps.
Fis and its enharmonic spellings
Fis can also be written as Ges. These are enharmonic equivalents: the same pitch, the same key on the piano, a different name on the page. Which spelling is correct depends on the key and on how the note functions, not on the sound.
Fis frequency in every octave
Frequencies for Fis in scientific pitch notation, with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
| Note | MIDI | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fis1 | 30 | 46.25 Hz |
| Fis2 | 42 | 92.5 Hz |
| Fis3 | 54 | 185 Hz |
| Fis4 | 66 | 369.99 Hz |
| Fis5 | 78 | 739.99 Hz |
| Fis6 | 90 | 1479.98 Hz |
| Fis7 | 102 | 2959.96 Hz |
Chords on Fis
The most common chords built with Fis as the root.
Scales starting on Fis
Keys and scales that use Fis as their tonic.
All notes
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Where is Fis on the piano?
Fis is a black key, immediately next to F.
What frequency is Fis4?
Fis4 sounds at 369.99 Hz with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
What is another name for Fis?
Fis can also be written as Ges. They are the same pitch spelled differently.
