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Pitch / Hz Viewer

See the frequency and musical note of your sound (microphone).

Microphone is off

Audio is processed locally. No data is sent to any server.

Pitch / Hz Viewer: Guide

Intent
Use this pitch detector online to tune instruments: see Hz, note name, and cents in real time from your microphone input.
What it does
Analyzes microphone audio with autocorrelation to estimate frequency and display the closest note and cents offset.
Key features
Real-time Hz + note, Cents meter, Local-only mic processing
Privacy
Microphone audio stays in your browser and is never uploaded.
Best for
  • Quick tuning checks for guitar, violin, bass, and vocals
  • Intonation practice when you want Hz + cents feedback (not just a needle)
  • Anyone searching 'pitch detector Hz' or 'tuner online'
Why this tool
  • Shows Hz, note, and cents so you can correct pitch precisely
  • Local microphone processing: no recordings uploaded
  • Fast for quick checks without installing an app

How to use

  1. 1Click Start listening and allow microphone access.
  2. 2Play or sing a steady note.
  3. 3Read the note name and cents meter (negative = flat, positive = sharp).
  4. 4Click Stop listening when finished.

Common mistakes

  • Denying microphone permission (the tool cannot measure pitch without it).
  • Using it in a noisy room, which makes detection jumpy.
  • Expecting perfect accuracy on very quiet, very low, or very distorted signals.

Examples

Tune to A4 (440 Hz)
Goal: A4 If you see ~440 Hz and 0 cents, you're in tune.
Quick guitar check
Pluck one string at a time. Hold the note steady for the most stable reading.