Guide
Healing tones, explained honestly
Tones and beats are one of the most popular and most misunderstood parts of sound for relaxation. Here is what each type is, and what it is not.
The main types
- Binaural beats: a slightly different tone in each ear creates a perceived beat. Headphones are required.
- Isochronic tones: a single tone pulses on and off at a steady rhythm. Headphones are optional.
- Monaural beats: two nearby tones are blended before you hear them, producing a centreed pulse.
- Pure and harmonic tones: simple oscillator tones and gentle overtone blends for listening and tuning.
- Solfeggio and other frequency traditions: nine frequencies and popular tunings used in modern wellness traditions.
What the evidence says
Research on binaural beats is mixed, and the claims attached to Solfeggio frequencies are traditional rather than medical. In Vibe Bloom, tones are offered for relaxation, focus and curiosity, and every group is labeled with how much evidence stands behind it.
Listening well
Use headphones for binaural beats, keep the volume comfortable and take listening breaks. If a tone feels unpleasant, stop. Tones should never replace professional care.
Common questions
Do binaural beats work?
Studies have mixed results. Some people enjoy them as part of a relaxation routine. They are not a medical treatment.
Do I need headphones for healing tones?
Only for binaural beats. Isochronic, monaural and pure tones also work on speakers.
Are Solfeggio frequencies scientifically proven?
No. They are a traditional belief system and are presented that way, without health promises.
Hear it for yourself
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