souls of trees
‘Beneath the ground
The Golden Aspen hold hands
while above they quake’
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The history of solfeggios dates back to medieval times, where they were used as a method of teaching vocal music. The solmization system, which is the basis of solfeggios, was developed by the Italian musician Guido d’Arezzo in the 8th century. He used the first six syllables of the hymn ‘Ut Queant Laxis’ to represent the pitches of the musical scale. The tones were widely used by the Gregorian monks in their chants because of the rhythmic pulse that was believed to have healing qualities.
These solfeggio frequencies were rediscovered in 1974 by an American physician named Dr. Joseph Puleo. He used the Pythagorean method of number reduction to decode six sound frequencies that create balance and resonance in our bodies and improve mental health. In his later research, Dr. Puleo added three more frequencies that complement the Solfeggio scale.
The original scale is comprised of six syllables – Ut-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La. Their frequencies are: 396 Hz – G4, 417 Hz – G#4, 528 Hz – C5, 639 Hz – D#5, 741 Hz – F#5, and 852 Hz – G#5. The three additional frequencies added are: 174 Hz – F3, 258 Hz – C4, and 963 Hz – B5.
Many people find solfeggio frequencies to be a powerful and transformative, and that they have special healing properties, assisting with a connection to the divine. Listening to, or singing these musical notes, can have a positive effect on the body and mind, and can help to promote spiritual growth and well-being. They can also help to balance the body’s energy centres or chakras through their vibrational energy, by opening the third eye and awaken the pineal gland. All these theories are often based on the ancient principles of sacred geometry and sound healing.
Each of the nine solfeggios was created using video shot of Quaking Aspen in the Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada. The images were then processed using various methods and music was created by myself to accompany the video. The music includes each individual solfeggio as well as the internal sounds of the trees.
SOLFEGGIO 174
The frequency of 174 Hz is often associated with the color blue. It is said to help with the relief of emotional and physical tension, which leads to calmer and more rhythmic breathing. The 174 Hz frequency is perfect if you want to release tension and relax quickly after a stressful day.
