D_(musical_note)

D (musical note)

D (musical note)

Also known as Re

"Re (musical note)" redirects here. For its use in movable-do system, see Solfège.

D[1] is a musical note a whole tone above C, and is known as Re within the fixed-Do solfege system. Its enharmonic equivalents are Cdouble sharp (C-double sharp) and Edouble flat (E-double flat). It is the third semitone of the solfège.

{ \new Staff \with{ \magnifyStaff #3/2 } << \time 2/1 \override Score.TimeSignature #'stencil = ##f { \clef bass d1_D \clef treble d'_D } >> }

When calculated in equal temperament with a reference of A above middle C as 440 Hz, the frequency of middle D (D4) is approximately 293.665Hz.[2] See pitch for a discussion of historical variations in frequency.

Designation by octave

More information Scientific designation, Helmholtz designation ...

Scales

Common scales beginning on D

Diatonic scales

Jazz melodic minor

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "D note", basicmusictheory.com
  2. [2]
    Suits, B. H. (1998). "Physics of Music Notes - Scales: Just vs Equal Temperament". MTU.edu. Michigan Technological University. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
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