{ \new Staff \with{ \magnifyStaff #3/2 } << \time 2/1 \override Score.TimeSignature #'stencil = ##f { \clef bass ees1_E-flat \clef treble ees'_E-flat} >> }

E (E-flat) or mi bémol is the fourth semitone of the solfège.

It lies a diatonic semitone above D and a chromatic semitone below E, thus being enharmonic to D (D-sharp) or re dièse. In equal temperament it is also enharmonic with Fdouble flat (F-double flat). However, in some temperaments, D is not the same as E. E is a perfect fourth above B, whereas D is a major third above B.

When calculated in equal temperament with a reference of A above middle C as 440 Hz, the frequency of the E above middle C (or E4) is approximately 311.127 Hz. See pitch (music) for a discussion of historical variations in frequency.

In German nomenclature, it is known as Es, sometimes (especially in the context of musical motifs, e.g. DSCH motif) abbreviated to S.

Designation by octave

Scientific designation Helmholtz designation Octave name Frequency (Hz)
E−1E͵͵͵ or ͵͵͵E or EEEESubsubcontra9.723
E0E͵͵ or ͵͵E or EEESubcontra19.445
E1E͵ or ͵E or EEContra38.891
E2EGreat77.782
E3eSmall155.563
E4eOne-lined311.127
E5eTwo-lined622.254
E6eThree-lined1244.508
E7eFour-lined2489.016
E8eFive-lined4978.032
E9eSix-lined9956.063
E10eSeven-lined19912.127

Scales

Common scales beginning on E

  • E major: E F G A B C D E
  • E natural minor: E F G A B C D E
  • E harmonic minor: E F G A B C D E
  • E melodic minor ascending: E F G A B C D E
  • E melodic minor descending: E D C B A G F E

Diatonic scales

  • E Ionian: E F G A B C D E
  • E Dorian: E F G A B C D E
  • E Phrygian: E F G A B C D E
  • E Lydian: E F G A B C D E
  • E Mixolydian: E F G A B C D E
  • E Aeolian: E F G A B C D E
  • E Locrian: E F G A Bdouble flat C D E

Jazz melodic minor

See also

References

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