Music & Acoustics
Basic
Octave Frequency Ratio
An octave above a note has exactly double its frequency.
Formula
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f_2Higher note (Hz)
f_1Lower note (Hz)
Example
A4=440 Hz, A5 = 880 Hz
Did You Know?
The human ear perceives a doubling of frequency as the 'same' note, which is why octaves sound so consonant.
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