Classical Orchestra Instrument Frequency Ranges
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C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
A#/Bb
B
Strings
| Instrument | Lowest Frequency | Highest Frequency | Most Resonant Frequency |
|---|
| Violin | 196 G3 | 3136 D7 | 440 A4 |
| Viola | 130.81 C3 | 1046.50 C6 | 196 G3 |
| Cello | 65.41 C2 | 987.77 B5 | 130.81 C3 |
| Double Bass | 41.20 E1 | 261.63 C4 | 65.41 C2 |
Woodwind
| Instrument | Lowest Frequency | Highest Frequency | Most Resonant Frequency |
|---|
| Oboe | 220 A3 | 1760 A6 | 440 A4 |
| Bassoon | 58.27 A#1 | 493.88 B4 | 116.54 A#2 |
| Clarinet | 146.83 D3 | 1567.98 G6 | 293.66 D4 |
| Alto Saxophone | 138.59 C#3 | 1244.51 D6 | 277.18 C#4 |
| Tenor Saxophone | 103.83 G#2 | 987.77 B5 | 207.65 G#3 |
| Soprano Saxophone | 220 A3 | 1567.98 G6 | 440 A4 |
Brass
| Instrument | Lowest Frequency | Highest Frequency | Most Resonant Frequency |
|---|
| Trumpet | 164.81 E3 | 987.77 B5 | 329.63 E4 |
| French Horn | 65.41 C2 | 987.77 B5 | 130.81 C3 |
| Trombone | 82.41 E2 | 587.33 D5 | 164.81 E3 |
Percussion
| Instrument | Lowest Frequency | Highest Frequency | Most Resonant Frequency |
|---|
| Marimba | 110 A2 | 1760 A6 | 440 A4 |
| Timpani | 65 C2 | 130 C3 | 82 E2 |
| Glockenspiel | 784 G5 | 3136 D7 | 1568 G6 |
| Triangle | 400 G4 | 4000 C8 | 2000 B6 |