174 Hz and 285 Hz Frequencies: The Lowest Solfeggio Tones

Most people know 528 Hz or 963 Hz, but the Solfeggio frequency series starts lower, with 174 Hz and 285 Hz. Added to the series later on, these two low frequencies are loved for their softness and enveloping feel. Here’s what they correspond to and how to use them.

Two frequencies added to the series

The “original” Solfeggio frequencies series, popularized in the 1990s, has six frequencies, from 396 to 852 Hz. 174 Hz, 285 Hz and 963 Hz were added afterwards to make a series of nine. Today they’re used just as much as the others in meditation playlists.

174 Hz

This is the lowest frequency in the series. In the energy tradition, it’s associated with:

• safety and the feeling of being safe in your body;
• soothing and deep relaxation;
• a feeling of being wrapped up, cocooned.

Its low, soft character makes it a popular background sound for relaxation or an evening routine.

285 Hz

In the same tradition, 285 Hz is associated with regeneration and a sense of renewal. It’s often used as a background for a body scan meditation, bringing your attention to each part of the body in turn.

These associations belong to spirituality and are not proven effects: no sound frequency heals or regenerates tissue. They are aids for relaxation and intention.

How to use them

Deep relaxation with 174 Hz

1. Lie down comfortably with a blanket over you.
2. Play 174 Hz at a very low volume.
3. Breathe slowly into your belly for a few minutes.
4. Imagine your whole body becoming heavy and settling into the ground.
5. Stay there for 15 to 20 minutes.

Body scan with 285 Hz

1. Lying down or sitting, play 285 Hz in the background.
2. Bring your attention to your feet, then slowly move up: ankles, calves, knees, thighs, pelvis, belly, chest, hands, arms, shoulders, neck, face.
3. On each area, notice the sensations and release tension as you breathe out.

Listening to low frequencies the right way

Small speakers (phone, laptop) reproduce low frequencies poorly. For 174 Hz and 285 Hz, use a good-quality speaker or a good pair of headphones. With a sacred frequency generator, type 1, 7, 4 then OK (or 2, 8, 5) and plug your speaker into the headphone jack.

To go even lower, below the threshold of hearing, there’s the 7.83 Hz Schumann resonance, which the generator emits silently through its coils.

In a nutshell

• 174 Hz and 285 Hz are the two lowest frequencies in the Solfeggio series.
• 174 Hz is associated with safety and soothing, 285 Hz with regeneration.
• They’re ideal for deep relaxation and body scans.
• Use a speaker or headphones with good bass reproduction.

Further reading

• Solfeggio Frequencies (396, 528, 963 Hz): Origins and Use in Meditation
• Evening Routine with Frequencies: 20 Minutes to Unwind
• 396 Hz Frequency: Letting Go and the Root Chakra