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Why is 432 Hz so powerful? We unearth the truth behind Verdi's 'A', the Schumann Resonance and the Earth’s frequency.

432 Hz – The Truth Behind Nature’s Healing FrequencyFebruary 25, 2016 June 22, 2020 What is it about electronic music that makes it impossible for some to stand still? Why is it that country music makes some want to throw the CD out of the nearest window? What is it about music made in the frequency of 432 Hz that makes us feel so relaxed? In this post, we'll explore how this alternative tuning is related to our planet, how it almost became the standard pitch many years ago, why it's popular for healing, and the conspiracy theories behind its oppression. Contents: How Music Affects Us Schumann Resonance 432 Hz & 8 Hz Why 432 432 Vs. 440 Healing History Conspiracy Summary How Music Affects Us Music is a force to be reckoned with. Certain songs bring us to tears while others get us exhilarated and inspired for a once dreaded workout. People create playlists for when they’re downhearted, happy, and almost every emotion in-between. Music affects more than your psyche, too. Science shows us that it affects internal functions like blood pressure and heart rate, can reduce anxiety, and even help with digestion and pain relief (1). What most people don’t know is how it does this. I mean, what is music made of? All sound is made by vibrations. Sound is what is heard when sound waves (vibrations) pass through the ear. Sound is measured in frequency. And Hertz (Hz) is the measurement we use. The way we feel, and the way the brain responds when we listen, depends on the combination of sound frequencies in the composition. This is known as the frequency response. This simple theory will help you understand why 432 Hz is said to make for a better listening experience. The Schumann Resonance – The Earth's Heartbeat To understand the popularity behind 432 Hz, we need to first learn about the Schumann Resonance. This will ultimately explain the number’s importance. A German physicist, Winfried Otto Schumann, documented the Schumann Resonance in 1952. He understood that global electromagnetic resonances exist within the cavity between the Earth’s surface and the inner edge of the ionosphere. He determined that the frequency of these electromagnetic waves is very low, ranging from 7.83 Hz to 8 Hz. The Earth used to resonate at a steady average of 7.83 Hz, but in recent years we've seen a shift more towards an average of 8 Hz. This frequency range is referred to as the Earth’s heartbeat, or vibration. The Link Between 432 Hz and 8 Hz So what's 432 Hz got to do with the Schumann Resonance of 7.83 – 8 Hz? Well, musically speaking, the two resonate with each other. Here's a fairly simplified explanation of how this came about, without too much math. In 1713, a French physicist named Joseph Sauveur came upon a new concept: Rather than tuning music at 440 Hz or other variations, he noted that by placing middle C at 256 Hz, you could create a system where each octave (or factor) of C lands on an even integer (whole number), instead of containing awkward decimals. It is those awkward decimals he alluded to that make conventional music tuning (440 Hz) not sound as nice as music played at 432 Hz. So, when we tune an instrument to 432 Hz, we get a C note at 256 Hz, which, due to the sympathetic resonance of the note overtones, will produce another C at exactly 8 Hz. This frequency of 8 Hz – which is at the top end of the Theta brainwave state – is the brainwave state that makes us feel relaxed but conscious and open to intuitive learning. So 432 Hz and 8 Hz are intrinsically linked in this way. Scientific pitch, also known as Sauveur pitch or Verdi tuning, is an absolute concert pitch standard which is based on middle C (C4) being set to 256 Hz rather than 261.62 Hz, making it approximately 37.6 cents lower than the common A440 pitch standard. Why 432 Hz Resonates with Humans The next question is: okay, so the musical theory makes sense, but why bother tuning to 432 Hz in the first place? Well, firstly because it actually makes more sense, from a music theory stand point. You tune to nice whole numbers and not decimals – which are awkward. But on a more primitive and spiritual level, one would presume it optimal to play music in alignment with our planet, with nature. We know that prolonged exposure to certain frequencies can cause us to feel adverse physical effects. Think for a moment about all the frequencies that travel through your brain on any given day: from cell phones, Wi-Fi, 5G, radio, and microwaves. All these devices transmit at different frequencies. These manmade inventions are constantly penetrating our brains with different frequencies. It is no wonder that devices that emit artificial electromagnetic radiation have been linked to cancer, depression, insomnia, and even miscarriage (2, 3, 4). Also consider the repelling frequencies of car alarms, speaker or microphone feedback and the dental drill. Then consider natural frequencies, such as birds singing, leaves rustling, rain, an ocean breeze. Do these things bother you,...

432 Hz - The Truth Behind Nature's Healing Frequency