The Science & Spirit Behind 432 Hz Healing Music

Research-backed benefits for anxiety, stress relief, better sleep, and chakra balancing with practical applications.

By Javier Ramon Brito

What Is 432 Hz Music?

432 Hz is an alternative musical tuning where the A note (typically 440 Hz) is tuned to 432 cycles per second. This frequency aligns more harmoniously with nature, human biology and the energetic flow of the universe, making it ideal for healing, meditation, and emotional release.

The science behind this is that the Earth's orbit around the Sun, when transposed into sound, is 272.2 Hz (a C# note), as mathematicians like Barbara Hero and Hans Cousto have demonstrated. 136.1 Hz, the same C# note in the lower scale of a piano, is the exact frequency of ¨OM", the universal sound, as ancient sages intuitively discovered (and used it for chanting and tuning their musical instruments as in the case of ancient India). In the Pythagorean scale (not in the modern equal temperament scale), a C# note in 136 Hz corresponds to an A note in 432 Hz.

Beyond scientific considerations, in practice music tuned to 432 Hz is felt more with the heart (the fourth Chakra area) than only with the mind, as in the case of music tuned to 440 Hz. Music in 440 Hz stimulates the left side of the brain, while music in 432 Hz works more with the right side of the brain, thus tending to create a balance between both brain hemispheres.

432 Hz is a more relaxing and meditative frequency that brings you closer to an Alpha mind state, while 440 Hz prompts to action and keeps you in a Beta mind state.

What Science Says About 432 Hz

In 432 Hz – The Musical Revolution: Tuning Music to Biology, composer and researcher Riccardo Tristano Tuis explores how tuning music to 432 Hz can activate inner transformation and harmonize with sacred geometry and human physiology. Tuis indeed explores resonance with DNA, nature, and sacred tuning systems. (1)

Several recent studies have also investigated the physiological, psychological, and neurophysiological impacts of music tuned to 432 Hz compared to the standard 440 Hz tuning, revealing noteworthy differences.

• Lowers blood pressure and increases relaxation and focus. Calamassi and Pomponi (2019) conducted a double-blind crossover pilot study involving 33 healthy volunteers who listened to instrumental music tuned either to 432 Hz or 440 Hz in separate sessions. The study measured vital signs and self-reported feelings after each session. Results showed that music at 432 Hz slightly lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure more than 440 Hz music. More importantly, heart rate was significantly reduced by about 5 beats per minute after listening to 432 Hz music (p ≈ 0.05), and respiratory rate showed a mild decrease (p ≈ 0.06). Participants also reported greater focus and satisfaction following the 432 Hz sessions. These findings suggest that 432 Hz music may promote a greater state of relaxation and improved subjective experience compared to 440 Hz tuning. (2)

• Anxiety and Stress Reduction. In a randomized clinical trial by Aravena, Almonacid, and Mancilla (2020), 42 dental patients with moderate anxiety were assigned to listen to calming music tuned to either 432 Hz, 440 Hz, or no music before tooth extraction. Anxiety was assessed using the Corah Dental Anxiety Scale, and stress was measured via salivary cortisol levels. Both music groups showed significantly reduced anxiety scores compared to controls (mean anxiety ~8.5 vs. 17.2; p < 0.05). Notably, only the 432 Hz group exhibited a significant decrease in cortisol levels (0.49 μg/dL) relative to the 440 Hz group (1.35 μg/dL) and controls (1.59 μg/dL). This indicates that while music in general alleviates dental anxiety, 432 Hz tuning may have a superior biochemical effect in reducing physiological stress markers. (3)

• Neurophysiological Engagement and Brainwave Activity. Tanasić (2022) utilized electroencephalography (EEG) to compare brain responses to music tuned at 432 Hz versus 440 Hz in 74 participants. The study focused on frontal brainwave patterns related to attention and emotional engagement, such as theta and beta wave activity. Results demonstrated that 432 Hz music elicited greater listener attention and emotional involvement, reflected by an enhanced theta-to-beta ratio, an indicator of focused attention. The study suggests that 432 Hz music may be more immersive and soothing by engaging neural mechanisms of attention and emotion more effectively than 440 Hz music, though familiarity with the melody and personal experience also influence outcomes. (4)

• Improves Sleep Quality. A double-blind cross-over pilot study (2020) investigated the effects of music tuned to 432 Hz versus 440 Hz on sleep quality and stress in 12 patients with spinal cord injuries. Participants listened to their preferred music, digitally retuned to either 432 Hz or 440 Hz, for 30 minutes daily over two separate 10-day periods with a wash-out interval. Sleep quality was assessed using a modified Sleep Scale from the Medical Outcomes Study, and stress was measured via the Perceived Stress Scale. Results showed a significant improvement in sleep scores after listening to 432 Hz music (+3.6 points, p = 0.02), whereas no improvement was found with 440 Hz music (-1.50 points, p = 0.34). Stress levels decreased in both groups but not significantly. The findings suggest that music tuned to 432 Hz may enhance sleep quality more effectively than the standard 440 Hz tuning in patients with spinal cord injuries, supporting further research with larger samples and diverse methodologies. (5)

Other scientific studies, conducted in different medical scenarios, but pointing to similar results about the merits of 432 Hz music, can be found at the University of Groningen.

Benefits of 432 Hz Music

Benefit Description Stress & Anxiety Relief |Decreases cortisol and calms nervous system Sleep & Relaxation |Supports deeper sleep cycles Emotional Healing |Helps with mood regulation and inner peace Chakra & Meridian Balance |Used in sound therapy to align energy centers Enhanced Focus |Stimulates meditative brainwave patterns

How to Use 432  Hz Music in Your Life

You can integrate 432 Hz into your daily rituals in several ways:

• During meditation or yoga;

• For sleep enhancement and stress recovery;

• In sound baths, energy healing, or chakra alignment;

• As background music for work, study, or creative inspiration;

• For content creators, it provides a calming yet cinematic option for emotional storytelling.

My 432  Hz Musical Compositions

Whether you are in need of 432 Hz music for your meditation, yoga practice, as background music for your study, as background music for your work, for your inspiration, for your energy healing, or for creative storytelling, you can certainly enjoy Javier Ramon Brito's 432 Hz musical compositions on this website or in all the music streaming platforms (Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, etc.).

Why choose my 432 Hz music?

🎼 Authentic tuning: Precisely aligned with 432 Hz for energy healing;

🎬 Cinematic soundscapes: Ideal for films, YouTube videos, and immersive storytelling;

🧘‍♂️ Spiritual alignment: Designed to harmonize chakras and emotional energies;

💼 Royalty-free licensing: Perfect for creators, therapists, and educators.

Final Thoughts

432 Hz music bridges sound, science, and soul. While the body of research is still evolving, both studies and listeners report significant benefits—from stress relief to emotional healing and inner peace. Whether you’re a wellness enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or a content creator, this frequency can add depth and healing to your world.

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Footnotes

1.Tuis, R. T. (2013). 432 Hz: The Musical Revolution – Tuning Music to Biology. Riccardo Tristano Tuis Publishing.

2. Calamassi, D., & Pomponi, G. P. (2019). Music Tuned to 440 Hz versus 432 Hz and the Health Effects: A Double-blind Cross-over Pilot Study. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 24(3), 1–9.

3. Aravena, P. C., Almonacid, C., & Mancilla, M. I. (2020). Effect of Music at 432 Hz and 440 Hz on Dental Anxiety and Salivary Cortisol Levels in Patients Undergoing Tooth Extraction: A Randomized Clinical Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(7), 1–12.

4. Tanasić, B. R. (2022). EEG Research of Music Impact Tuned on 432 Hz Pitch vs. 440 Hz. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 16, 1–10.

5. Calamassi, D., Lucicesare, A., Pomponi, G.P., Bambi, S. (2020). Music tuned to 432 Hz versus music tuned to 440 Hz for improving sleep in patients with spinal cord injuries: a double-blind cross-over pilot study, Acta Biomedica, 91(Suppl 12), e2020008 (2020). DOI: 10.23750/abm.v91i12-S.10755.