Piano Note Checker

Hear a piano note's reference tone and see its pitch.

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Piano Note Checker

Scope note: reference tones only. This checker does not listen to your piano and does not detect pitch.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter your details in the fields above.
  2. Press Generate to see the result.
  3. Use Load sample to try the worked example, or Clear to start again.

Worked example

For C4, the frequency is 261.63 Hz and the note number is 60. Play the tone and compare the piano key by ear.

What this tool does not do / Limits

This tool plays reference tones only. It does not listen through a microphone, does not check a played note, and does not judge whether a piano key is in tune.

Frequently asked questions

Does it check the note I play?

No. It only plays the reference tone; you compare what you play by ear.

What is the note number?

The MIDI number, where middle C (C4) is 60 and each semitone adds one.

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