E is the third note of the C major scale, and mi in fixed-do solfège. It has enharmonic equivalents of F♭ and D
, amongst others.
When calculated in equal temperament with a reference of A above middle C as 440 Hz, the frequency of Middle E (E4) is approximately 329.628 Hz. See pitch (music) for a discussion of historical variations in frequency.
Designation by octave [edit]
| Scientific designation |
Helmholtz designation |
Octave name |
Frequency (Hz) |
| E-1 |
E͵͵͵ or ͵͵͵E |
Subsubcontra |
10.301 |
| E0 |
E͵͵ or ͵͵E |
Subcontra |
20.602 |
| E1 |
E͵ or ͵E |
Contra |
41.203 |
| E2 |
E |
Great |
82.407 |
| E3 |
e |
Small |
164.814 |
| E4 |
e′ |
One-lined |
329.628 |
| E5 |
e′′ |
Two-lined |
659.255 |
| E6 |
e′′′ |
Three-lined |
1318.510 |
| E7 |
e′′′′ |
Four-lined |
2637.020 |
| E8 |
e′′′′′ |
Five-lined |
5274.041 |
| E9 |
e′′′′′′ |
Six-lined |
10548.082 |
See also [edit]
, amongst others.
