Alpha Frequency · Binaural Beat
10Hz
Mood Improvement

A core alpha frequency associated with serotonin release, mood elevation, and relief from tension headaches.

Binaural beat generator
10 Hz · Alpha
Headphones required
Left ear: 185 Hz · Right ear: 195 Hz · Perceived beat: 10 Hz
Volume 40%
Ambient pad
Blend 0%
A soft pad built around the carrier frequency, with gentle chorus and ocean noise.
About this frequency

Mood Improvement

10 Hz is often considered the "central" alpha frequency — the midpoint of the relaxation band and one of the most widely studied brainwave frequencies for its effects on mood and wellbeing. Alpha binaural beats at this frequency are used to calm the mind after periods of activity, provide relief from lost sleep, and promote a general sense of emotional balance and optimism.

Research has linked 10 Hz alpha activity with the release of serotonin — the neurotransmitter most strongly associated with mood regulation, happiness, and a sense of wellbeing. This frequency has also been used to reduce the intensity and frequency of tension headaches, and to promote the kind of subconscious processing that leads to clearer thinking and better decision-making.

Delivered as a binaural beat with a 190 Hz carrier (left: 185 Hz, right: 195 Hz). This is an excellent all-purpose relaxation frequency — useful after work, before social events, or any time you need to reset your emotional baseline to something calmer and more positive.