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What is sound? - Sound is the vibration of air particles. The sound we hear travels in the form of sound waves. Clap your hands and you will make sound waves.

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It sounds like music to me -

Yes, music is made from sound, but sound can also exist without music.

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Frequency - Sound has a vibration, and vibration has a frequency. Frequency is essentially the speed of that vibration.

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The hertz (Hz) -

Hertz is the unit used to measure frequency. 1 Hz equals one cycle per second. For example, the note A has 440 Hz, which means that if you play this note on a piano, there are 440 vibrations per second.   

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528 Hz - According to a theory put forward by Dr. Leonard Horowitz, this frequency is special. So special in fact, that he calls it the "love frequency."

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DNA repair - Apparently, this frequency is in tune with the vibration of the universe, and it can therefore restore its natural balance, including repairing any damaged DNA.

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Where does 528 Hz comes from? -

According to the theory, this frequency is based on the original Solfeggio musical scale. More specifically, the note ‘Mi.’

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Solfeggio musical scale -

This was a system developed by the Italian music theorist and monk, Guido of Arezzo, in the 11th century AD.

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Solfeggio musical scale - The system was used to teach sight-singing and pitch.

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The Ancient Solfeggio Scale - According to Dr Horowitz, the original six-tone scale has been used in sacred music for centuries.

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Hymn to St. John the Baptist -

The syllables used in the Solfeggio scale were originally taken from a hymn written by the monk Paulus Diaconus.

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Miracle tone? -

The original latin line "Mira gestorum" (now known as ‘Mi’) taken from the hymn, was paraphrased by monk Cecile Gertken, as "miracles telling."

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Clean oil spill -

Energy expert John Hutchinson claims to have used this frequency to clean polluted water in the Gulf of Mexico, following a major oil spill.

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Clean oil spill -

Apparently, water samples were tested, and it was found that the amount of oil was greatly reduced after the water was exposed to the frequencies.

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The impact of 528 Hz in cells affected by alcohol -

A 2017 study found that these sound waves can help reduce the toxic effects of ethanol on our cells. 

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Effects of sound waves on plants -

According to a study, sound frequencies can help plants grow and even strengthen their immune system.

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NASA technology -

NASA has successfully filtered water using Acoustics Nanotube Technology. The vibrations removed harmful substances from water. 

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John Lennon -

John Lennon supposedly tuned the C in his piano to 528 Hz to record his famous song ‘Imagine.’

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Binaural beats -

This is when two different frequency tones are played independently into the right and left ears. 

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Are binaural beats a recent phenomenon? -

No. In fact, binaural beats were discovered in 1839 by German physicist Heinrich Wilhelm Dove.

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How binaural beats work -

The binaural auditory beat is essentially the difference between the tones played into each ear. For instance, if you play 100 Hz on your right ear and 110 Hz on the left, the binaural beat is 10 Hz.

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Binaural beats brainwave states -

Depending on the frequency used, binaural beats can stimulate a range of brainwaves. These include: delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma waves, ranging from a state of deep sleep to high levels of awareness.

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Binaural beats benefits -

Potential benefits of binaural beat therapy include reduced stress and anxiety, as well as increased focus and concentration.

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What does science say about binaural beats? -

Several studies have been conducted on the effects of binaural beats.

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Rife machine - The Rife machine was invented by American scientist Royal Raymond Rife in the 1930s. He believed that exposing viruses and bacteria to certain frequencies would destroy them. This therapy is known as radionics.

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Radionics - This form of alternative medicine is like electromagnetic therapy. The theory is that electromagnetic radiation (e.g. radio waves) can cure certain diseases.

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Rife frequencies and cancer -

The Rife machine uses specific frequencies to target cancer cells, but medical research has not yet confirmed the effectiveness of this treatment.

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I-Dosing -

Apparently, some music frequencies can emulate the effect of drugs. There are several YouTube videos of teenagers getting “high” on these.

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I-Dosing -

According to the creators, these tracks replicate the effects of specific drugs. However, the placebo effect may be to blame for these digital highs.

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