Pitch & Harmony

Pitch

How high or low a sound is.

In plain English

Pitch is determined by the frequency of a sound. Musicians organise pitches into notes, scales, melodies, and harmonies.

Try or listen for this

A thin string usually produces a higher pitch than a thick string at the same length and tension.

Why it matters

Pitch is fundamental to tuning, melody, harmony, singing, and playing the intended notes.