Frequency
242 Hz
Stillpoint
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Traditional practice
What it is
A 242 Hz sine tone, sitting near B3 in standard tuning. It is a clean, single-pitch mid-range tone with no harmonics.
What users may experience
Listeners often describe it as soft, even and easy to rest on — warmer than 285 Hz, less bright than 333 Hz.
Traditional associations
242 Hz appears in some contemporary sound-practice and meditation sets as a grounding or settling tone. These associations come from tradition and anecdote, not research.
Sound & relaxation
A sustained, harmonically simple mid tone gives attention one steady thing to rest on, which many people find settling. Any calm comes from the listening experience overall, not from the specific number.
How to use it
Use as a solo base or partner tone for 10–30 minutes of quiet reflection, meditation or breathwork.
Suggested session length
10 · 15 · 20 · 30 minutes — listening style: Solo or partner tone; intensity: gentle.
Safe listening
Comfortable at moderate volume. Lower the level if the tone starts to feel fatiguing, and stop if you notice discomfort.
Pair with
Physical sound properties, human perception, relaxation effects associated with audio, and traditional frequency beliefs are distinct categories and are kept separate above. Nothing here is medical advice. Read the wellness disclaimer