Frequency
70 Hz
Warm Base
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Established audio/sound principle
What it is
A 70 Hz sine tone, at the point where most listeners begin to hear a definite pitch rather than only feeling the sound.
What users may experience
Often described as warm and rounded.
Traditional associations
Appears in drone-based meditation practices as a mid-low foundation.
Sound & relaxation
Sustained tones without rhythmic change give the ear little to track, which many people find less demanding of attention than music.
How to use it
Use as the base of a two-tone session with a brighter partner tone.
Suggested session length
10 · 20 · 30 minutes — listening style: Base layer; intensity: gentle.
Safe listening
Keep volume modest.
Pair with
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