Frequency
396 Hz
Grounded Release
Explore this frequency
Traditional practice
What it is
A 396 Hz sine tone, near G4 in standard tuning. It is one of the six classic solfeggio pitches and a common tuning-fork frequency.
What users may experience
A clear, steady mid tone — warmer than 432 Hz and easy to sit under other layers.
Traditional associations
396 Hz appears in solfeggio and tuning-fork traditions as a grounding or releasing tone. That framing is cultural and symbolic, not scientific.
Sound & relaxation
Simple, unchanging tones give attention a single thing to rest on, which many people find settling.
How to use it
Use as a base tone for 15–30 minutes of quiet sitting, journaling or breathwork.
Suggested session length
10 · 15 · 20 · 30 minutes — listening style: Base layer, any device; intensity: gentle.
Safe listening
Comfortable at normal volume. Lower the level if the tone starts to feel fatiguing.
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