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417 Hz: the frequency for change

417 Hz is the solfeggio frequency for change, traditionally linked to undoing the past and breaking old patterns. It's the second of the six original solfeggio tones, paired with the syllable re. People play it during fresh starts, new habits and big decisions. Play 417 Hz free below and set Auto-stop.

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What is 417 Hz used for?

Kaleidoscope artwork generated from the 417 Hz Change frequency
417 Hz frequency, visualized. Every SleepHz artwork is generated from the frequency itself: its number sets the symmetry and the pattern.

417 Hz is used when you're ready for something new: a new habit, a new chapter, or a break from an old pattern. People often play it while planning, journaling or starting a daily meditation habit.

Where does 417 Hz come from?

417 Hz is paired with re, from the line resonare fibris in the hymn Ut queant laxis. Like all solfeggio hertz values, the number is a modern assignment, not a medieval pitch.

How to listen to 417 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. Name one habit you want to change and one small step you'll take today.

417 Hz vs 528 Hz

417 Hz is about change; 528 Hz, the next tone up, is about transformation and love. Many people play 417 Hz to begin a change and 528 Hz to carry it through.

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417 Hz FAQ

What does 417 Hz do?

It's traditionally linked to change and letting go of the past. Most listeners use it as a calm focus while they plan a fresh start.

How long should I listen to 417 Hz?

10 to 15 minutes is a good session. Set Auto-stop so you don't have to watch the clock.

Is 417 Hz good for sleep?

It works at a low volume, but 174 Hz or the 2 Hz Deep Sleep beat are better suited to bedtime.