Binaural Beats VS Isochronic Tones VS Monaural Beats

 

The Three Types of Brainwave Entrainment

Brainwave entrainment is becoming one of the fastest growing tools for improving lives and allowing people to reach altered states almost instantly. There are three main methods currently used for brainwave entrainment: Binaural Betas, Monaural Beats and Isochronic Tones.

Binaural Beats

Binaural beats are the oldest and most well known of brainwave entrainment technology.  They work by broadcasting two separate frequencies in each ear. For example, if you wanted to tune your brain to a 10 Hz frequency, you could play 300 Hz in your right ear and 310 Hz in your left ear. The brain will compensate for the difference between the two and produce a third tone that will be exactly 10 Hz. This will result in your brain frequency being raised or lowered, and tuned to the desired operating stage.

Isochronic Tones

 Isochronic tones are the most powerful type of brainwave entrainment, utilizing equal intensity tones, increasing the pulse speed, and synchronizing your brain with the rhythm. Isochronics use a distinct and clean wave form which is designed to harmonize with the brain much more efficiently.

Monaural beats

 Monaural beats are a little less common but equally if not more effective. They use two tones of equal intensity which is much easier on our brains. This single tone will pulse on and off in specific patterns depending on which frequency we wish to experience.

A comparison of different types of brainwave

Type	How they Work	Brain Reaction	Result	Need Headphones?
Binaural Beats	2 separate frequencies are broadcast in each ear	Brain creates a third tone that compensates for the difference between the two	Brain frequency is raised or lowered	Yes, definitely recommended
Monaural Beats	One tone pulsing on and off in a specific pattern	No need to balance tones so faster reacting time	Easier on the brain so easier to produce the desired effects of raising or lowering the frequency	Optional, but recommended
Isochronic  tones	Uses equal intensity tones, increasing the pulse speed	Distinct and clean wave form synchronizing your brain with the rhythm	Harmonizes with the brain much more efficiently, very successful in raising or lowering the frequency	Optional, but recommended

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What Are Brainwaves?

Your brain is a fascinating machine.

This three-pound organ contains a staggering 100 billion brain cells. It can process thoughts at thousands of miles per second. It contains left and right hemispheres, each dealing with specific functions. And its cortical networks can rewire themselves, effectively remapping the mind.

But have you ever thought about how the human brain actually works?

Your brain consists of billions of little nerve cells, known as neurons. In order for your brain to work, these neurons have to talk to each other. The neurons communicate using electricity.

When millions of neurons are communicating at the same time, this all generates a significant amount of electrical activity - which can be detected using sensitive scientific equipment, such as an EEG (electroencephalograph) machine.

This combined electrical activity in the brain is known as a brainwave pattern. It's called a brainwave due to its wave-like patterning.





Now, different brainwave patterns have different names, depending on their frequency. (The frequency is measured in pulses per second.)

So, for example, the “Beta” pattern is typically emitted when we are consciously alert, and is our dominant waking frequency. Think concentration, cognition. On the Hertz scale, this ranges from 12 pulses to 30 pulses per second (Hz).

Going deeper, “Alpha” is another brainwave pattern, which usually occurs when we are in a state of physical and mental relaxation, though still aware of the world around us. Think creativity and deep chill. It has a range of 8-12Hz.

There’s also “Theta,” which stands at 4-7Hz, and is often associated with daydreaming, or feeling very sleepy. Think meditation, intuition, memory. It’s also strongly associated with creative states.

Plus, “Delta” which is the stage between 0.1 and 4Hz, and really represents the lowest amount of activity possible. This typically only occurs during deep sleep, and can also trigger growth and body healing.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, above Beta, there also exists “Gamma” which is a critical yet mainly supportive frequency, found to exist during certain Buddhist meditations. Think inspiration, higher learning, focus. Gamma exists at 30 to 100+Hz, yet never exists solely – it is always complemented by other brainwaves.

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