The D Note
D is a white key on the piano. It sounds at 293.66 Hz in octave 4.
D on the piano
Key facts
- On the keyboard
- a white key on the piano.
- Frequency (octave 4)
- 293.66 Hz
- MIDI number (octave 4)
- 62
- In key signatures
- Never appears as an accidental in a key signature.
D frequency in every octave
Frequencies for D in scientific pitch notation, with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
| Note | MIDI | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D1 | 26 | 36.71 Hz |
| D2 | 38 | 73.42 Hz |
| D3 | 50 | 146.83 Hz |
| D4 | 62 | 293.66 Hz |
| D5 | 74 | 587.33 Hz |
| D6 | 86 | 1174.66 Hz |
| D7 | 98 | 2349.32 Hz |
Chords on D
The most common chords built with D as the root.
Scales starting on D
Keys and scales that use D as their tonic.
All notes
Frequently asked questions
Where is D on the piano?
D is a white key on the piano.
What frequency is D4?
D4 sounds at 293.66 Hz with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
