Chakra frequencies are the tones people match to the seven energy centers of the body in meditation, a tradition that pairs each chakra with a solfeggio tone so every part of a practice has its own focus and feeling. The common mapping runs from the base of the body to the top of the head: root with 396 Hz, sacral with 417 Hz, solar plexus with 528 Hz, heart with 639 Hz, throat with 741 Hz, third eye with 852 Hz, and crown with 963 Hz.
This pairing is a meditation tradition offered as something to sit with rather than a treatment, and that is exactly where its value lives: giving your attention a clear place to rest as you move through a practice.
Root through crown, each linked to its free tone player and its chakra page. The 174 Hz tone is sometimes placed below the root as a deep grounding note.
| Chakra | Tone | Theme | Chakra page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root | 396 Hz | Grounding, safety, releasing fear | Root chakra |
| Sacral | 417 Hz | Change, creativity | Sacral chakra |
| Solar plexus | 528 Hz | Confidence, warmth | Solar plexus |
| Heart | 639 Hz | Connection, love, harmony | Heart chakra |
| Throat | 741 Hz | Expression, clearing | Throat chakra |
| Third eye | 852 Hz | Intuition, awareness | Third eye |
| Crown | 963 Hz | Oneness, stillness | Crown chakra |
Many people work upward from the root, spending a few minutes with each tone while they breathe into the matching part of the body and hold a gentle intention. You can also pick the single chakra that fits what you want to focus on that day. A common rhythm is 15 to 30 minutes total, whether that is one tone or a slow climb through all seven.
If you are new to it, starting with the root at 396 Hz for grounding or the heart at 639 Hz for connection is an easy way in. Whatever you choose, the practice is the same: a calm tone, a steady breath, and a clear focus for your attention.
As a way to focus a meditation, many people find them genuinely helpful, because pairing a tone with an intention gives your attention a clear place to rest. The chakra meanings themselves live in tradition. Use them as a calm structure for practice, and take the meaning that feels true to you.
Open any chakra tone and press play, root to crown.
They are the tones people match to the seven chakras in meditation, pairing each energy center with a solfeggio tone so each part of a practice has its own focus. The common run is 396, 417, 528, 639, 741, 852, and 963 Hz from root to crown. It is a tradition to sit with, not a treatment.
Root is 396 Hz, sacral 417 Hz, solar plexus 528 Hz, heart 639 Hz, throat 741 Hz, third eye 852 Hz, and crown 963 Hz. The 174 Hz tone is sometimes added below the root for deep grounding. The chart above lays out the full map.
Many people work upward from the root, giving each tone a few minutes while they breathe into the matching part of the body and hold a gentle intention. You can also pick a single chakra to focus on for the day. A session of 15 to 30 minutes is common.
As a way to focus a meditation, many people find them genuinely helpful, because pairing a tone with an intention gives your attention a clear place to rest. The chakra meanings live in tradition. Use them as a calm structure for practice and take the meaning that feels true to you.
If you are new, the root at 396 Hz for grounding or the heart at 639 Hz for connection is an easy entry point. Choose the one whose theme matches what you want to focus on. There is no wrong place to begin.
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.
For relaxation and wellness only. This is not medical advice.