Question

The C major key, starting with the middle C, consists of seven notes (white keys on the piano) with the following frequencies. Note C D E F G A B Frequency(Hz) 261.6 293.7 329.6 349.2 392.0 440.0 493.9 Determine the ratio of the note B to middle C

Answer 1

Explanation:

To determine the ratio of the note B to middle C, we can divide the frequency of B by the frequency of C. Using the information provided, the frequency of B is 493.9 Hz and the frequency of C is 261.6 Hz. The ratio of B to C is therefore 493.9 / 261.6, which is approximately equal to 1.89. This means that the note B is approximately 1.89 times higher in pitch than the note C.