Harmonium Note

Bb (Ni♭)

Komal Nishad — the flattened seventh. Used in Raag Kafi, Asavari, Bhairavi.

Frequency: 466.16 Hz (C4)
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Note (Western)
Bb
Sargam (Indian)
Ni♭
Type
Komal (Flat)
Base Frequency
466.16 Hz

📊 Frequencies Across Octaves

Octave Note Name Frequency (Hz)
Octave 3Bb3233.08 Hz
Octave 4Bb4466.16 Hz
Octave 5Bb5932.33 Hz

🎼 Raags That Use Bb

The following raags in Indian classical music include the Ni♭ (Bb) note:

Raag Kafi

📚 Understanding Ni♭ in Indian Classical Music

In Indian classical music (Hindustani and Carnatic), Ni♭ is the standard designation for this frequency range. As a Komal (Flat) note, it plays a vital role in constructing various raags. Western music refers to this note as Bb.

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