Sources:
- https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Academy/Instrumentology
- Spitfire BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover
Middle C = C4
Note: These are merely suggestions. Check your instruments. The harmonics are from the Vienna Symphony website.
Instrument | Range (Harmonics) | Frequency (Hz) |
---|---|---|
Piano | A0 - C8 | 27.5 - 4186.01 |
Instrument | Range (Harmonics) | Frequency (Hz) |
---|---|---|
Double bass | B0 - G4 (G6) | 30.87 - 392.00 (1567.98) |
Cello | C2 - A5 (A7) | 65.41 - 880.00 (3520.00) |
Viola | C3 - A6 (E7) | 130.81 - 1760.00 (2637.02) |
Violin | G3 - A7 (D8) | 196.00 - 3520.00 (4698.63) |
Harp | B0 - G#7 | 30.87 - 3322.44 |
Instrument | Range (Harmonics) | Frequency (Hz) |
---|---|---|
Flute | C4 - C7 | 261.63 - 2093.00 |
Oboe | A#3 - F#6 | 233.08 - 1479.98 |
Clarinet | D3 - E6 | 146.83 - 1318.51 |
Bassoon | A#1 - D5 | 58.27 - 587.33 |
Instrument | Range (Harmonics) | Frequency (Hz) |
---|---|---|
Horn | B1 - F5 | 61.74 - 698.46 |
Bass trombone | E0 - G4 | 20.60 - 392.00 |
Tuba | D0 - E4 | 18.35 - 329.63 |
Instrument | Range (Harmonics) | Frequency (Hz) |
---|---|---|
Timpani | B1 - C4 | 61.74 - 261.63 |