432 Hz Music Guide
Explore 432 Hz music, discover artists who create in this tuning, and learn where to find songs tuned to 432 Hz frequency.
What is 432 Hz Music?
432 Hz music refers to musical compositions where the reference pitch A4 is tuned to 432 cycles per second instead of the standard 440 Hz. This tuning affects all other notes in the composition, creating a slightly lower pitch overall.
Musicians and listeners who prefer 432 Hz often describe the music as warmer, more natural, and easier on the ears. Whether creating original compositions or converting existing songs to 432 Hz, the goal is to explore this alternative tuning standard.
🎸 Instruments
Guitars, pianos, and other instruments can be tuned to 432 Hz
🎼 Compositions
Original music composed and recorded in 432 Hz tuning
🔄 Conversions
Existing 440 Hz songs converted to 432 Hz frequency
432 Hz Music Genres
Ambient & Meditative
The most common genre for 432 Hz music. Long, flowing soundscapes designed for meditation, relaxation, and deep listening.
Classical Music
Some orchestras and classical musicians perform or record pieces in 432 Hz, believing it matches the original intentions of historical composers.
New Age & Healing
New age artists often compose in 432 Hz, creating music specifically for healing, yoga studios, and wellness centers.
Acoustic & Folk
Singer-songwriters and acoustic musicians tune their guitars and instruments to 432 Hz for a warmer, more organic sound.
Electronic & Downtempo
Electronic producers experiment with 432 Hz tuning in genres like chillout, psybient, and ambient electronica.
World & Ethnic
Traditional instruments from various cultures combined with 432 Hz tuning create unique cross-cultural fusion music.
Where to Find 432 Hz Music
🎵 Streaming Platforms
YouTube
Search "432 Hz music" or "432 Hz [genre]". Thousands of tracks available, from pure tones to full albums.
Spotify & Apple Music
Growing number of artists and playlists featuring 432 Hz music. Search "432 Hz meditation" or similar terms.
SoundCloud
Independent artists often share 432 Hz compositions and experiments on SoundCloud.
Bandcamp
Support independent 432 Hz musicians by purchasing directly from artists on Bandcamp.
🎼 Create Your Own
Pure Tones (This Site)
Use our free generator to create pure 432 Hz sine waves, binaural beats, and tones for meditation.
Tune Your Instruments
Use a chromatic tuner and set A4 to 432 Hz. Tune your guitar, piano, or other instruments to this reference.
DAW Production
In Ableton, Logic, FL Studio, or other DAWs, adjust master tuning to -31.77 cents or set reference pitch to 432 Hz.
Convert Existing Music
Use audio editing software (Audacity, etc.) to pitch-shift 440 Hz music down by -31.77 cents to convert to 432 Hz.
Artists & Composers Using 432 Hz
While mainstream music typically uses 440 Hz, a growing number of independent artists, meditation music composers, and alternative musicians create in 432 Hz:
🎵 Meditation & Healing Music
Many meditation music producers specifically compose in 432 Hz. Search YouTube and Spotify for "432 Hz meditation music" to discover these artists.
🎸 Independent Musicians
Singer-songwriters and indie artists who embrace alternative tunings often experiment with 432 Hz in their recordings and live performances.
🎹 Electronic Producers
Ambient, psybient, and downtempo producers in the electronic music scene create 432 Hz tracks for conscious music festivals and events.
🎻 Classical Ensembles
Some period instrument ensembles and historically-informed performance groups use 432 Hz or similar baroque tunings.
Note: Most mainstream commercial music (pop, rock, hip-hop, etc.) is produced in standard 440 Hz tuning. 432 Hz remains primarily in alternative, meditation, and independent music circles.
Creating Music in 432 Hz
🎸 For Instrumentalists
1. Get a tuner: Use a chromatic tuner that allows you to change the reference frequency from 440 Hz to 432 Hz.
2. Tune your instrument: Set the reference to A=432 Hz and tune all strings or keys accordingly.
3. Record or perform: Once tuned, play and record as normal. Your music will be in 432 Hz.
Note: If playing with others, ensure all instruments are tuned to the same reference pitch.
🎹 For Digital Producers
Ableton Live: Go to Options → Preferences → Record/Warp/Launch → set Master Tune to -31.766 cents
FL Studio: Options → General Settings → Advanced → Frequency → set to 432 Hz
Logic Pro: File → Project Settings → Tuning → set to 432 Hz
General approach: Most DAWs allow global tuning adjustments. Set reference pitch to 432 Hz or detune by -31.77 cents.
🔄 Converting Existing Tracks
Using Audacity (free):
- Import your 440 Hz audio file
- Select the entire track (Ctrl+A / Cmd+A)
- Effect → Pitch and Tempo → Change Pitch
- Enter -0.318 semitones (or -31.77 cents)
- Click OK and export your 432 Hz version
Note: This slightly changes the tempo. For tempo-preservation, use time-stretching algorithms in professional software.
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