Learn about Binaural Sound Therapy for Tinnitus Relief with Two free Science-Based Audio Tracks

Chronic tinnitus, often described as a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, affects millions globally. While there is no universal cure, scientific research has identified sound therapy as a highly effective method for managing symptoms, reducing distress, and even promoting beneficial changes in the brain’s auditory processing [1].

AI has generated two distinct, science-based audio tracks for free download here designed to address different aspects of tinnitus: Alpha Binaural Beats for relaxation and anxiety reduction, and Notched White Noise for potential cortical reorganization.

Important Disclaimer:

These audio files are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing tinnitus or hearing loss, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional, such as an audiologist or otolaryngologist. Sound therapy is a complementary approach and should be used under the guidance of a specialist.

Track 1: Alpha Binaural Beats (5 Minutes)

This track is designed to promote a state of deep relaxation and reduce the emotional distress associated with tinnitus.

5 Minute Alpha Binaural

Scientific Rationale: Brainwave Entrainment

Research suggests that chronic stress and anxiety can exacerbate tinnitus perception. Alpha brainwaves (8–13 Hz) are associated with a calm, relaxed, and meditative state. This track uses binaural beats—a perceptual phenomenon where two slightly different frequencies are played to each ear—to encourage your brain to synchronize its electrical activity to a target 10 Hz Alpha frequency [2]. This process, known as brainwave entrainment, can help shift your mental state away from the anxiety-inducing focus on the tinnitus sound.

Instructions for Use

• MUST be listened to with stereo headphones to ensure the left and right frequencies are delivered separately.
• Listen in a quiet, comfortable environment where you can relax.
• Focus on your breathing and allow the sound to wash over you.
• Use this track during periods of high stress or before sleep.

Track 2: Notched White Noise (5 Minutes)

This track is based on the principle of Tailor-Made Notched Music Training (TMNMT), a therapy designed to directly target and suppress the neural activity responsible for the tinnitus sound.

Note on Personalization: Since your specific tinnitus frequency is unknown to us, this track uses a compromise notch centered at 8000 Hz (8 kHz), a very common frequency for noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. For maximum effectiveness, a personalized track based on your exact frequency is required.

Notched White Noise (5 Minutes)

Scientific Rationale: Cortical Reorganization

Notched sound therapy works by removing a narrow band of frequencies centered around the individual’s tinnitus pitch. The theory is that by constantly stimulating the surrounding frequencies while withholding the tinnitus frequency, the brain’s auditory cortex is encouraged to reorganize, effectively suppressing the overactive neurons that create the phantom sound [3].

References


[1] Audiology Online. *Notch Therapy: a new approach to tinnitus treatment. https://www.audiologyonline.com/articles/notch-therapy-new-approach-to-18365


[2] PMC. *Evaluating time-bound efficacy of binaural beats for tinnitus... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8832119/


[3] Springer. *Clinical trial on tonal tinnitus with tailor-made notched music training. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-016-0558-7

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