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Q
Q, or bandwidth, controls how wide or narrow an EQ or filter adjustment is.
Also called: Bandwidth
Level relevance: introduced at Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
A narrow Q affects a small frequency range and is useful for targeted correction. A wide Q affects a broader area and is often used for more natural tonal shaping.
Topics
EQFilteringProcessing
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.