What does Freqium play?

Freqium plays specific sound tones (measured in Hz) intended for sleep, calm, and focus. Different ranges are associated with different states — delta (1-4 Hz) for deep sleep, theta (4-8 Hz) for meditation, alpha (8-14 Hz) for relaxation, and gamma (30-100 Hz) for focus.

Is frequency listening clinically proven?

Brainwave entrainment — the brain synchronizing to external audio stimuli — is documented in auditory neuroscience since the 1970s via EEG studies. The Frequency Following Response (FFR) is consistently replicated. That is not a clinical-proof claim. Each Freqium frequency is labeled Emerging, Traditional, or Speculative.

What frequency is for calm?

432 Hz is the most commonly studied tone we offer for calm. People use it to slow down and feel calmer. Freqium offers a free 432 Hz Find Calm session.

What is the best frequency for sleep?

Delta frequencies (0.5-4 Hz), particularly 1.5 Hz, are associated with deep sleep. The Schumann resonance (7.83 Hz) is often used for grounding. Freqium's Deep Sleep Protocol combines both.

Do I need headphones for Freqium sessions?

Yes, headphones at a low, comfortable volume are recommended. They are required for binaural pairs (one tone per ear), which the iOS app uses for frequencies under 20 Hz and the landing page demos use.

Freqium offers a 15-minute guest session on any of the 27 frequencies, no account needed. Membership removes the limit. Two launch offers until Nov 30, 2026: Monthly at $9/month instead of $29, kept for as long as you stay subscribed (or $69/year instead of $290), and Founding Lifetime at $79 once for the first 100 members. After that, membership is $29/month or $290/year.

What are wellness frequencies?

Wellness frequencies are specific sound tones (measured in Hz) that research suggests can influence brainwave patterns through a process called brainwave entrainment. Different frequencies target different states — delta waves (1-4 Hz) promote deep sleep, theta waves (4-8 Hz) aid meditation, alpha waves (8-14 Hz) enhance relaxation, and gamma waves (30-100 Hz) support focus and cognition.

What is the difference between binaural beats and solfeggio frequencies?

Binaural beats play two slightly different tones in each ear, creating a perceived frequency difference that encourages brainwave entrainment. Solfeggio frequencies are specific single tones (174 Hz, 396 Hz, 432 Hz, 528 Hz, etc.) from an ancient musical scale. On the web, Freqium plays single tones (with an audible harmonic for very low frequencies); the iOS app plays frequencies under 20 Hz as binaural pairs.

Which frequency is best for calm?

432 Hz is the tone people reach for most when they want to feel calmer. Freqium offers a free 432 Hz Find Calm session with guided breathing.

Are frequency sessions free?

Guests can play any of the 27 frequencies for 15 minutes. 15 min free · Headphones recommended. Membership removes the limit. Two launch offers until Nov 30, 2026: Monthly at $9/month instead of $29, kept for as long as you stay subscribed (or $69/year instead of $290), and Founding Lifetime at $79 once for the first 100 members. After that, membership is $29/month or $290/year.

What is 10 Hz frequency used for?

The 10 Hz frequency (Bright Mood) is used for emotional wellness, relaxation practice, meditation enhancement. Alpha frequency associated with emotional balance, calm, and an elevated sense of mood

Is 10 Hz safe to listen to?

10 Hz is generally safe for most adults when used with headphones at moderate volume. Precautions: If you are pregnant, use an implanted device, or a clinician is already caring for you, talk with them before listening. Stop if you feel dizzy or distressed. This is a wellness tool, not a medical device. Consult a healthcare provider if you have medical conditions.

What are the benefits of 10 Hz frequency?

People use 10 Hz for: enhanced emotional balance, improved mood and calm, reduced tension, greater sense of wellbeing, support for emotional stability, gentle relaxation. These are the effects people associate with 10 Hz. No study has tested them for this frequency, so read them as ideas to explore, not as findings.

Can I listen to 10 Hz for free?

Yes, as a guest: every frequency, including 10 Hz Bright Mood, plays free for 15 minutes per session. Membership removes the limit, from $9/month.

10 Hz30 min recommendedPremium

Bright Mood

Alpha frequency associated with emotional balance, calm, and an elevated sense of mood

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SpeculativeDOI · Thoma 2013 DOI · Chanda 2013 DOI · Goldsby 2017

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What is the 10 Hz frequency?

Research suggests that alpha-range frequencies (8-12 Hz) are associated with relaxed, calm mental states. Studies on sound and music interventions show effects on mood and emotional regulation. Findings on music and mood vary between studies and people.

Proposed mechanism

Associated with alpha brainwave states linked to calm alertness; may support emotional balance through relaxation pathways

What people listen for

These are the effects people associate with 10 Hz. No study has tested them for this frequency, so read them as ideas to explore, not as findings.

Enhanced emotional balance

Improved mood and calm

Reduced tension

Greater sense of wellbeing

Support for emotional stability

Gentle relaxation

Who is this for?

People often choose 10 Hz for:

Emotional wellnessRelaxation practiceMeditation enhancementSelf-care routinesStress managementMindfulness sessions

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Reading about a frequency is one thing. Feeling it is another.

SpeculativeDOI · Thoma 2013 DOI · Chanda 2013 DOI · Goldsby 2017

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The science behind 10 Hz

Brainwave entrainment is the idea that the brain’s electrical activity can fall into step with a steady rhythm you hear. A related response, the Frequency Following Response (FFR), can be measured with EEG.

For 10 Hz, no study has tested the specific effects described on this page. The papers below are background on sound and the brain, not evidence for this frequency.

Published Research

[1]Thoma MV, et al. The effect of music on the human stress response. PLoS ONE, 2013; 8(8): e70156. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0070156

[2]Chanda ML, Levitin DJ. The neurochemistry of music. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 2013; 17(4): 179-193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2013.02.007

[3]Goldsby TL, et al. Effects of Singing Bowl Sound Meditation on Mood, Tension, and Well-being. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med, 2017; 22(3): 401-406. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156587216668109

How to use Bright Mood

Suggested session

25-35 minutes daily, preferably at a consistent time for routine building. Individual experiences may vary

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Use headphones

Over-ear or in-ear, at a low volume. They keep the tone clear without turning it up.

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Find a quiet space

A calm room makes it easier to settle in and notice how you feel.

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Be consistent

A short session every day is easier to keep. Notice how you feel and adjust.

Safety information

Listening to frequencies is generally considered safe for most adults. However, certain conditions require caution. Consult a healthcare professional before use if any of the following apply:

⚠If you are pregnant, use an implanted device, or a clinician is already caring for you, talk with them before listening
⚠Stop if you feel dizzy or distressed
⚠This is a wellness tool, not a medical device

This information is for educational purposes only. Freqium is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Connected frequencies

Bright Moodworks with these frequencies — here's the science behind each connection.

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Motivation Lift14 HzComplementary

10 Hz alpha is associated with relaxed alertness, 14 Hz beta with drive. Balance both across your day.

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Find Calm432 HzSynergistic

Alpha (10 Hz) and 432 Hz are two of the calmest listens in the library. Pair them on busy days.

Used together in:Find Calm Protocol →

The research behind this sound

When Science Listens to Sound

2017San Diego, California

Dr. Tamara Goldsby

Researcher, Department of Family Medicine · University of California San Diego

Study summaryAn observational study of a single singing-bowl meditation session, without a control group.

In 2017, Tamara Goldsby and colleagues at UC San Diego asked 62 adults to rate how they felt before and after a one-hour sound meditation with singing bowls, gongs and bells.

After the session, participants reported feeling less tense and more at ease on standard mood questionnaires.

The study had no control group, so it cannot say how much of the change came from the sound itself rather than resting quietly for an hour.

We share it as an honest picture of where sound-meditation research is: promising, early, and worth trying for yourself.

Self-reported tension

Lower

After one session, 62 participants, no control group (observational)

Sound meditation is being studied seriously — and you can try it tonight.

Effects of Singing Bowl Sound Meditation on Mood, Tension, and Well-being. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, Vol. 22, Issue 3

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Hear 10 Hz for yourself.

You’ve read what is known and what isn’t. Put on headphones and notice how Bright Mood feels to you.

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528 Hz

Solfeggio 528

A traditional Solfeggio tone; people use it for calm, unhurried listening.

432 Hz

Find Calm

A 432 Hz tone people use to unwind and settle into deep calm.

40 Hz

Gamma Focus Enhancement

A steady 40 Hz tone people use as a backdrop for focused work and study.