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Experiment: change the beat frequency

Answer

Hypothesis to test on yourself: with a fixed carrier, increasing the beat frequency should make the perceived pulse faster, without a large change in pitch height.

Explain

  1. Put on stereo headphones.
  2. Press PLAY at a low beat (e.g. 2–4 Hz).
  3. Slowly raise the beat toward 10, then 18 Hz.
  4. Note comfort, alertness, and whether the pulse stays clear.

This is subjective self-observation, not a lab result. Stop if anything feels unpleasant.

Experience Interactive

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Carrier is locked for this experiment. Only the beat slider should change the pulse rate.

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