The Ges Note
Ges is a black key, immediately next to G. It sounds at 369.99 Hz in octave 4.
Ges on the piano
Key facts
- On the keyboard
- a black key, immediately next to G.
- Frequency (octave 4)
- 369.99 Hz
- MIDI number (octave 4)
- 66
- Also written as
- Fis
- In key signatures
- The 5 flat in the order of flats.
Ges and its enharmonic spellings
Ges can also be written as Fis. 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.
Ges frequency in every octave
Frequencies for Ges in scientific pitch notation, with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
| Note | MIDI | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ges1 | 30 | 46.25 Hz |
| Ges2 | 42 | 92.5 Hz |
| Ges3 | 54 | 185 Hz |
| Ges4 | 66 | 369.99 Hz |
| Ges5 | 78 | 739.99 Hz |
| Ges6 | 90 | 1479.98 Hz |
| Ges7 | 102 | 2959.96 Hz |
Chords on Ges
The most common chords built with Ges as the root.
Scales starting on Ges
Keys and scales that use Ges as their tonic.
All notes
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Where is Ges on the piano?
Ges is a black key, immediately next to G.
What frequency is Ges4?
Ges4 sounds at 369.99 Hz with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
What is another name for Ges?
Ges can also be written as Fis. They are the same pitch spelled differently.
