First of all, we need to establish an opinion. Is the alpha brainwave music that we usually search on the Internet the real alpha brainwave music? I'm afraid it's not easy. Radio waves with frequencies below 3HZ can't be heard at all, and music can't be formed by this frequency alone. Moreover, most of the music heard on the Internet is compressed into MP3 format, and MP3 will block out the sound waves that people can't hear when compressed, so the music in MP3 format will not have the * * * vibration effect of brain wave band. Even if the sound source is fine, it is a sound with alpha brainwave frequency, and it needs a sound system that can really play it. In fact, let alone our commonly used headphones, even many high-end speakers can only play sound waves from 3HZ to 2HZ.

General audio equipment can't play alpha waves

2. Synaesthesia of music

Thus, real alpha brainwave music almost doesn't exist, but some music does have a good effect on people. What's the matter? In fact, music has a vital psychological function, that is, the synesthesia of music. What is synaesthesia? Let me make a simple metaphor. Just like people feel heavy and dark when they hear low music. I feel bright and light when I hear a loud and sharp concert. This is the sensory response of other systems, such as touch and vision, triggered by the auditory system. It is precisely because of the comprehensive reaction of these sensory systems that the brain will produce * * * vibrations close to the frequency of brain waves, and various concerts will produce various * * * vibration frequencies, so brain wave music is produced.

Synaesthesia of music

3. What really works is "functional music"

So is alpha wave music suitable for sleeping? The answer is: no. As mentioned earlier, alpha brainwaves only exist when people are awake. When we want to sleep, using this kind of music will obviously stimulate nerve excitement. At this time, we should choose music with lower frequency properties such as (θ) theta wave or (δ) delta wave.

Schematic diagram of four common brain waves

Energy psychology thinks that sound itself has energy, and sound waves of certain frequencies can stimulate the body to generate energy, just as a singing bowl can emit sound waves of various frequencies, and the sound therapist uses the vibration caused by these sound waves to heal people in need. And when we insert the sound wave with the frequency of chanting bowls, such as 174HZ, into a piece of music with a beat of 4-6 beats, it can help to meditate, sleep well and release emotions. When the sound wave of 741HZ is inserted into the music of 6-7 beats, it will play an auxiliary role in learning, thus stimulating the generation of alpha brain waves. Many natural sounds, such as rain, underwater sound and bird calls, have different frequencies, which can stimulate the corresponding brain waves.

to sum up my opinion. Alpha brainwave music is a kind of brainwave music, and we should not unilaterally understand that only alpha brainwave music is helpful to people. When a piece of music or sound can vibrate and stimulate brain waves, it is brain wave music, or "functional music" to be precise. People need to use different "functional music" to stimulate brain waves in different scenes.

using functional music to heal the mind

4. how to choose functional music

so what kind of music can produce what kind of brain wave frequency? Aside from the highly professional words Hz and frequency, we can identify them in a relatively simple way. When we are in the scene of rest, study, brainstorming, etc., give the music to the body to experience, and the music accepted by the body will naturally bring you pleasure. The music that the body does not accept can just skip the re-election. For example, if you choose a piece of music when you are studying, and this piece of music makes you feel upset or makes you want to sleep, it means that the choice of music is not appropriate.

Of course, music is an art with extremely high comprehensive attributes, and timbre, volume, speed and so on may all play a vital role, so we just need to remember. When using functional music, it is good to be able to hear clearly and not feel uncomfortable. Try to choose pure music without lyrics, which will not easily lead to distraction. Ok, that's all for my understanding of functional music today. In the future, I will also choose some music with different functions for my friends to enjoy. Finally, an alpha brainwave music is presented, which is suitable for listening while studying and thinking.