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396 Hz: the release frequency

396 Hz is the solfeggio frequency for release, traditionally linked to letting go of fear, guilt and scarcity thinking. It's the first of the six original solfeggio tones, paired with the syllable ut. People play it before journaling or setting money intentions. Play 396 Hz free below with a sleep timer.

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What is 396 Hz used for?

Kaleidoscope artwork generated from the 396 Hz Release frequency
396 Hz frequency, visualized. Every SleepHz artwork is generated from the frequency itself: its number sets the symmetry and the pattern.

396 Hz is used to let go: of worry, of guilt, or of a scarcity mindset around money. Many people play it before setting a new intention, as a way to clear space first. That's why it often sits alongside 888 Hz in money-frequency routines.

Where does 396 Hz come from?

396 Hz is paired with ut, the first syllable of the medieval hymn Ut queant laxis that gave us do-re-mi. The hertz values themselves are modern: they were described in the 1970s and popularized in the late 1990s.

How to listen to 396 Hz

  1. Use a low, comfortable volume. A soft tone is easier to settle into than a loud one.
  2. Sit or lie down and slow your breathing to about six breaths a minute.
  3. Set Auto-stop for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Write down one worry before you press play, and picture setting it down as the tone plays.

396 Hz vs 417 Hz

396 Hz is about releasing what holds you back; 417 Hz is about making a change. A simple routine is 396 Hz to let go, then 417 Hz to move forward.

The change tone417 Hz: the frequency for change 888 · 777 · 111 · 396 HzThe money frequency: 888 Hz and the abundance tones All 9 tones, freeThe 9 solfeggio frequencies, explained

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396 Hz FAQ

Is 396 Hz good for anxiety?

Many people find a soft 396 Hz tone calming when they're worried. It isn't a treatment; for ongoing anxiety, talk to a professional.

Is 396 Hz a money frequency?

It's linked to releasing scarcity thinking, so many people pair it with 888 Hz, the abundance tone.

Do I need headphones for 396 Hz?

No. It's a single pure tone, so speakers work fine.