The B Note
B is a black key, immediately next to B. It sounds at 466.16 Hz in octave 4.
B on the piano
Key facts
- On the keyboard
- a black key, immediately next to B.
- Frequency (octave 4)
- 466.16 Hz
- MIDI number (octave 4)
- 70
- Also written as
- Ais
- In key signatures
- The 1 flat in the order of flats.
B and its enharmonic spellings
B can also be written as Ais. 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.
B frequency in every octave
Frequencies for B in scientific pitch notation, with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
| Note | MIDI | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | 34 | 58.27 Hz |
| B2 | 46 | 116.54 Hz |
| B3 | 58 | 233.08 Hz |
| B4 | 70 | 466.16 Hz |
| B5 | 82 | 932.33 Hz |
| B6 | 94 | 1864.66 Hz |
| B7 | 106 | 3729.31 Hz |
Chords on B
The most common chords built with B as the root.
Scales starting on B
Keys and scales that use B as their tonic.
All notes
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Where is B on the piano?
B is a black key, immediately next to B.
What frequency is B4?
B4 sounds at 466.16 Hz with A4 tuned to 440 Hz.
What is another name for B?
B can also be written as Ais. They are the same pitch spelled differently.
