Identify notes

Piano note identifier

A piano note identifier helps connect each key to its note name, octave, MIDI number, and frequency. Use it when you know where a key is but need the exact label.

C3D3E3F3G3A3B3C4D4E4F4G4A4B4C5
C#3 / Db3D#3 / Eb3F#3 / Gb3G#3 / Ab3A#3 / Bb3C#4 / Db4D#4 / Eb4F#4 / Gb4G#4 / Ab4A#4 / Bb4
Identify notes by selecting the key and reading its label, MIDI number, and frequency.
Namenote label

Read labels like C4, F#4, or Bb4.

MIDInumber

Use MIDI numbers for software and digital music tools.

Hzfrequency

Use frequency values for tuning and pitch reference.

Identifier versus detector

This guide explains the label system. The interactive detector page lets you click a key and read its exact note data immediately.

When to use note identification

Use note identification when reading diagrams, checking chord notes, building MIDI files, or comparing frequencies.

How to confirm the note

Locate the white-key anchor, check whether the selected key is black or white, then confirm the octave number.

Identifier fields

FieldExampleMeaning
NoteC4Letter name plus octave
MIDI60Digital note number
Frequency261.63 HzPitch at standard tuning

FAQ

Quick answers

Can this site identify a clicked piano key?

Yes. The piano note detector page identifies clicked keys in the browser without microphone access.

Can it identify recorded audio?

No. The current identifier is click-based and does not upload or record audio.

What data does a note identifier show?

It can show note name, octave, MIDI number, and frequency.