E or mi is the third note of the solfège.
When calculated in equal temperament with a reference of A above middle C as 440 Hz, the frequency of the E note is approximately 329.628 Hz. See pitch (music) for a discussion of historical variations in frequency.
Designation by octave
| Scientific Designation | Helmholtz Designation | Octave Name | Frequency (Hz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | Eˌˌˌ | Subsubcontra | 10.301 |
| E0 | Eˌˌ | Subcontra | 20.602 |
| E1 | Eˌ | Contra | 41.204 |
| E2 | E | Great | 82.407 |
| E3 | e | Small | 164.814 |
| E4 | e′ | One-lined | 329.628 |
| E5 | e″ | Two-lined | 659.255 |
| E6 | e′″ | Three-lined | 1318.51 |
| E7 | e″″ | Four-lined | 2637.021 |
| E8 | e′″″ | Five-lined | 5274.041 |
| E9 | e″″″ | Six-lined | 10548.082 |
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