Beat (Acoustics)
If you have become interested in brainwave entrainment products such as binaural beats you might have realized that there is a wide range of selection on the market. This was actually what inspired me to invent Trypnaural as a way for brainwave entrainment to be more bearable to listen to for long periods of time. Studies conducted by the Marie Curie Cancer Memorial Foundation Research Department indicate that alpha and theta waves prompt the release of endorphins which leads to improved memory, learning and feelings of euphoria.
The Hz rating has nothing to do with the frequencies you hear in this instance. Many people believe that listening to binaural beats can synchronize, or entrain, your brainwaves with the frequency of that third beat. A comparison of alpha brainwave Meditate entrainment, with and without musical accompaniment †(2014), it was concluded that brainwave entrainment was equally effective for isochronic tones, both with and without music.
Binaural beats deserve special mention because of the manner in which the desired frequencies are obtained. I used binaural beats for years without any knowledge of which frequencies were supposed to have given effects. Give yourself at least 15-30 minutes of listening time to experience the benefits.
Throughout the past twenty years, numerous scientific studies have been conducted on the physical and mental health impacts of listening to binaural beats. A prospective, randomised, controlled study examining binaural beat audio and pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing general anesthesia for day case surgery.
Plus, in a follow-up study one year later, Dr Othmer reported major long-term improvements in self-esteem & concentration, and significant improvements in sleep patterns, irritability & organizationâ€. They conclude that binaural beats can access a variety of beneficial, expanded states of awareness.