What is 528 Hz?
528 Hz is the best-known Solfeggio frequency, nicknamed the “love” or “miracle” tone; musically it is a slightly sharp C5.
528 Hz corresponds to “Mi” in the modern Solfeggio list and is widely promoted with claims about DNA repair. Those claims come from books and websites, not from reproducible studies. There is no reliable scientific evidence that listening to this frequency heals the body, repairs DNA or changes your mood beyond ordinary relaxation. Treat it as a musical tone and a beautiful pattern, not a treatment.
In standard tuning 528 Hz is about 16 cents above C5 (523.3 Hz). In a tuning based on A = 444 Hz, C5 lands almost exactly on 528 Hz, which is one reason the number is popular with alternative-tuning musicians.
Read more: Solfeggio Frequencies Explained: History, Claims and Evidence
| Nearest note (A4 = 440 Hz) | C5 (523.3 Hz), +16 cents |
|---|---|
| Wavelength in air | 65 cm |
| Period | 1.89 ms per cycle |
| Simulator Chladni mode | (2, 2) |
What the 528 Hz pattern looks like
Lissajous mode draws figure-eight style curves from two perpendicular vibrations and makes 528 Hz look especially intricate.
The simulator above is already set to 528 Hz. Press Play in the Slider tab to hear the tone, switch pattern modes to compare shapes, and use Record video or Export PNG to keep the result. The address bar always holds a link to exactly what you see, so you can share it.
528 Hz FAQ
Does 528 Hz repair DNA?
No reliable scientific study has shown that listening to 528 Hz repairs DNA or heals the body.
What note is 528 Hz?
528 Hz is a slightly sharp C5 (C5 is 523.3 Hz in standard tuning).