Jianpu to Note Names

Convert numbered musical notation (jianpu) to note names such as C4, D4, E4 and back, in common keys C, G, D and F

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Jianpu

Separate numbers with spaces. Add ' for a higher octave and , for a lower octave; # or b before a number for accidentals.

Scale reference for this key

This tool maps pitch only. It does not handle rhythm, bar lines, slurs or transposing whole scores. In jianpu the number 1 is the tonic of the chosen key, and ' / , shift the pitch by an octave.

Frequently asked questions

What does “1 = C” mean in jianpu?

The number 1 stands for the tonic of the key. In C major, 1 is C; in G major, 1 is G, so the same melody written in different keys uses the same numbers but different pitches.

How do the dots next to a number work?

A dot above (written here as ') raises the note by one octave; a dot below (written as ,) lowers it by one octave. Two dots mean two octaves.

Why do some notes come back with a sharp sign?

The tool uses sharps for notes outside the seven degrees of the scale. In G major the seventh degree is F#, so it is shown as 7 rather than F.

Jianpu to Note Names

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