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 14 Hz frequency used for?

The 14 Hz frequency (Motivation Lift) is used for motivation support, self-care routines, morning energy practice. Beta frequency associated with motivation, drive, and an uplifting sense of focus and energy

Is 14 Hz safe to listen to?

14 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 14 Hz frequency?

People use 14 Hz for: enhanced sense of motivation, improved focus and drive, uplifting mood support, better mental energy, support for positive outlook, increased sense of purpose. These are the effects people associate with 14 Hz. No study has tested them for this frequency, so read them as ideas to explore, not as findings.

Can I listen to 14 Hz for free?

Yes, as a guest: every frequency, including 14 Hz Motivation Lift, plays free for 15 minutes per session. Membership removes the limit, from $9/month.

14 Hz25 min recommendedPremium

Motivation Lift

Beta frequency associated with motivation, drive, and an uplifting sense of focus and energy

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SpeculativeDOI · Chanda 2013 DOI · Thoma 2013

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What is the 14 Hz frequency?

Research suggests that beta-range frequencies (12-30 Hz) are associated with alert, focused mental states. Studies on auditory stimulation in the beta range indicate potential effects on mood and motivation. While specific research on 14 Hz is limited, the broader field of sound wellness research suggests that beta frequencies may support an energized and focused mental state.

Proposed mechanism

Associated with beta brainwave states linked to alertness and motivation; may support an energized mental state

What people listen for

These are the effects people associate with 14 Hz. No study has tested them for this frequency, so read them as ideas to explore, not as findings.

Enhanced sense of motivation

Improved focus and drive

Uplifting mood support

Better mental energy

Support for positive outlook

Increased sense of purpose

Who is this for?

People often choose 14 Hz for:

Motivation supportSelf-care routinesMorning energy practiceMindfulness sessionsCreative workStress management

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

SpeculativeDOI · Chanda 2013 DOI · Thoma 2013

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The science behind 14 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 14 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]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

[2]Gerra G, et al. Neuroendocrine responses of healthy volunteers to music. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 1998; 23(8): 915-925.

[3]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

How to use Motivation Lift

Suggested session

20-30 minutes morning use, avoid evening application to prevent sleep disruption. 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

Motivation Liftworks with these frequencies — here's the science behind each connection.

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Gamma Focus Enhancement40 HzSynergistic

14 Hz sits in the beta range people link with alert, driven states; 40 Hz is the tone many use for long focus blocks. A pair for deep work.

Used together in:Peak Focus Protocol →

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Bright Mood10 HzComplementary

Beta for drive, alpha for ease. 14 Hz mornings for momentum → 10 Hz evenings to settle.

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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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.