Tune any instrument to A4 = 442 Hz, a slightly brighter pitch used by many orchestras, especially in Europe.
Press Start tuning, then play or sing a note
Detected note
Concert pitch
| Note | Frequency |
|---|---|
| C4 | 262.81 Hz |
| C♯4 | 278.44 Hz |
| D4 | 295.00 Hz |
| D♯4 | 312.54 Hz |
| E4 | 331.13 Hz |
| F4 | 350.82 Hz |
| F♯4 | 371.68 Hz |
| G4 | 393.78 Hz |
| G♯4 | 417.19 Hz |
| A4 | 442.00 Hz |
| A♯4 | 468.28 Hz |
| B4 | 496.13 Hz |
Many orchestras tune a little above the 440 Hz standard for a brighter, more brilliant sound. 442 Hz is about 8 cents higher than 440 Hz. That is enough to make a difference when you play together.
Ask your conductor or principal oboe player which pitch the group uses, and tune to it before rehearsal.
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | E2 | 82.78 Hz |
| 5 | A2 | 110.50 Hz |
| 4 | D3 | 147.50 Hz |
| 3 | G3 | 196.89 Hz |
| 2 | B3 | 248.06 Hz |
| 1 | E4 | 331.13 Hz |
Many European orchestras tune slightly above 440 Hz for a brighter sound. Tuning to their 442 Hz keeps you in tune with the group.
Press Start tuning and play your A or any steady note. The needle shows how far you are from 442 Hz pitch.
It is common in mainland Europe, while many American and British orchestras use 440 Hz. Some orchestras, such as those in Berlin and Vienna, go as high as 443 Hz.
About 7.9 cents, less than a tenth of a semitone.
Yes. Open the settings on any tuner page and tap 442. Every string target then updates.