Binaural beats occur when we hear two different frequencies, one in each ear. A binaural beat is defined as the difference between the two pitches. When you hear a 200Hz sound in one ear and a 190Hz sound in the other, you’ll hear a 10Hz binaural beat ( 200 - 190 = 10).
Binaural beats are auditory artifacts. In our example above, there is no 10Hz sound yet we “hear” one anyway. You must use headphones to have stereo separation. Speakers won’t work, you have to use stereo headphones or ear buds.
Why listen to binaural beats? Because they can increase specific brainwave frequencies as our brain mimics the frequencies we hear within the binaural beat. Let’s say you want to increase your alpha brainwaves. Listen to a binaural beat in the alpha range (8-12 Hz). This phenomena is called entrainment or frequency-following response.
- delta 2.5 Hz
- low theta 4 Hz
- mid theta 5 Hz
- high theta 6 Hz
- low alpha 8 Hz
- mid alpha 10 Hz
- high alpha 12 Hz
- low beta 15 Hz
- mid beta 20 Hz
- high beta 25 Hz
- gamma 40 Hz
Listen to these free binaural beat MP3 files online or download & save them to your computer, tablet or phone. Select the binaural beat based on the brainwave pattern you’d like to enhance. Headphones are a must.
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