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Binaural beats · 8-12 Hz

Alpha waves

Calm Focus. Press play, breathe, and let it settle.

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Two pure sine waves, 200 Hz and 210 Hz, one in each ear. Your brain hears the 10 Hz difference as a Alpha binaural beat. Headphones are required for this to work. Add Sub Bass layers a felt low end under it. Volume starts low on purpose.

What are Alpha binaural beats?

Alpha is a binaural beat in the alpha band (8-12 Hz), the relaxed-yet-alert rhythm of calm focus and easy flow. People play it to find relaxed focus, light meditation, and a flow state. On this page you can play it free, with no app and no sign-up: just tap the disc above.

It pairs beautifully with breathwork, journaling, yoga, or simply a few quiet minutes with your eyes closed. Start low, stay comfortable, and let the sound do the work.

New to this? Learn how it all fits together in our guide to binaural beats.

How to use it

A simple Alpha session.

01

Set the room

Dim the lights, sit or lie down, put your phone face down. Headphones are required for binaural beats.

02

Press play, breathe

Tap the disc. Breathe in for four, out for six. Let the sound be the only thing you are holding.

03

Stay 5 to 15 minutes

Most people settle within a few minutes. Stay as long as it feels good. Tap again to stop.

Make it land

Gear for a deeper Alpha session.

Honest picks. Buying through these links earns us a small commission at no cost to you, and keeps this generator free. Full disclosure.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Hear every beat

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Binaural beats need clean stereo separation. These deliver it, and block the room out.

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LectroFan EVO
Mask the room

LectroFan EVO

Ten fan and white-noise tones to sit under the beat and keep distraction out.

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GUNNAR Vertex Blue Light Glasses
Screen-light focus

GUNNAR Vertex Blue Light Glasses

Cut blue-light glare on long focus sessions so the eyes stay easy.

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Alpha questions

Common questions.

What is Alpha binaural beats used for?

People use Alpha binaural beats to find relaxed focus, light meditation, and a flow state. A binaural beat in the alpha band (8-12 Hz), the relaxed-yet-alert rhythm of calm focus and easy flow.

How long should I listen to Alpha binaural beats?

Five to fifteen minutes is a comfortable session, though there is no rule. Many people loop it quietly in the background while working, journaling, or resting.

Do I need headphones for Alpha binaural beats?

Yes. Binaural beats only work with headphones, because the effect comes from a slightly different frequency in each ear. Plain speakers will not produce the beat.

Can I play Alpha binaural beats while I sleep?

You can, though this one leans toward focus and alertness. For sleep, try the Delta or Theta generators instead.

Is Alpha binaural beats scientifically proven?

No. The evidence for specific healing frequencies and beats is limited and mixed. The reliable, reported benefit is relaxation, calm and focus. We avoid medical claims and treat it as a wellness practice.

Written and tested by Alexander Tartakovsky, a DJ, music producer and lifelong headphone and gear enthusiast who has used sound frequencies daily for focus and sleep since age 14. Last reviewed June 2026.

Sources and further reading

For relaxation and wellness only. This is not medical advice.