LOW FREQUENCY, WEIGHTED TUNING FORKS: WHY THEY WORK DEEPER
Weighted tuning forks in the lower frequency ranges—especially are commonly used directly on the body to support relaxation, tissue release, and improved circulation. Their effectiveness is rooted in basic physical principles involving vibration, wavelength, and mechanical conduction.
PHYSICS OF DEPTH AND FREQUENCY
Lower frequencies generate longer wavelengths. In the human body, longer wavelengths propagate farther before dissipating, allowing them to travel deeper into dense tissues. Higher frequencies dissipate more quickly, making their effects more localized and superficial. This is the same physical relationship that causes bass tones in music to travel through walls while higher tones do not.
Mechanical vibration is also conducted efficiently through bone and connective tissue. When a weighted tuning fork’s stem makes contact with the body, its vibration couples directly into structures below the skin. Lower frequencies lose less energy as they move through tissue, allowing them to affect deeper fascial layers, joint spaces, and underlying musculature.
COMPARING OTTO to OHM - OTTO series 128, 64, 32 hz are based on bone resonance. OHM 136.1, 68.05, 34 hz are based on the Earth frequency pulse and also tend to be very grounding. It is personal preference, if you already have either the 136.1hz or 128hz fork you would want to choose the appropriate lower octaves.
32 or 34 Hz: Slow, resonant, and deeply penetrating. Often used around joints and areas with longstanding muscular tension or stagnation. Its longer wavelength can influence deep connective tissues.
64 or 68.05 Hz: Moderately deep, with a balance of reach and clarity. Useful for tendon and ligament tension, joint discomfort, and slower-moving fascial patterns.
128 or 136.1 Hz: Higher relative to 32 Hz and 64 Hz, offering more superficial muscular support. Frequently used for relaxation, easing muscle tension, and stimulating the nervous system through body contact.
Together, these frequencies form a practical spectrum for supporting tissues from superficial musculature down into deeper connective structures.
BIOFIELD VS. CONTACT APPLICATION
Weighted forks are designed for direct contact rather than biofield work. Their weighted ends increase amplitude and sustain vibration, making mechanical transfer into the body both stable and efficient. Because of this, they are well suited to session work that focuses on fascia, joints, and structural tension.
*biofield is the area around the body, unweighted forks are most suited for use to access auditory input or influence the nervous system.
CONCLUSION
Lower-frequency, weighted tuning forks reach deeper tissues because of their longer wavelengths and efficient conduction through dense structures. By selecting between 32 Hz, 64 Hz, and 128 Hz, practitioners can target different depths and physiological responses, allowing for a versatile and effective approach to vibration-based support.
Package includes Low Ohm Tuning Fork (68.05 hz) plus 4-panel Instructional packaging, including photos demonstrating how to correctly hold, activate and apply tuning fork.
*Please note due to US trariffs and pricing instability I have sourced equivalent quality, made in Canada 68.05hz forks which may be substituted based on availability. Quality is GUARANTEED.
Instructions included! Specific treatment recommendations for cranial-sacral, lower back/sacrum, and bottom of foot (KI 1) applications.
Practitioners may use two Low Ohms together to create the Low Ohm Unison for it powerful rooting quality. When doubled, the deep resonance of the Low Ohm facilitates loosening chronically stuck conditions.
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Package includes Mid Ohm Tuning Fork (136.1 hz) plus 4-panel Instructional package with photos showing how to correctly hold, activate and apply tuning fork. Recommended treatment applications including shoulder well (GB 21) and bottom of foot (KI 1).
The vibration of Ohm is calming, grounding & energizing. Use to relieve body tension, access Qi and the body’s energetic pathways, assist in meditation, and help facilitate yoga poses. The pure sound wave generated by the Mid Ohm Tuning Fork works like kinetic energy to move disharmony & tension from the body, while restoring a sense of well-being.
Use Mid Ohm Tuning Fork on tight muscles, reflex and acu-points to relax tension, energize tired muscles, enhance deep breathing and promote healing. Applied vibration can help reduce swelling and inflammation, and ease pain.
See my article on Why Low Frequency Forks Work Deeper
Use Mid Ohm Tuning Fork when you need a quick tune-up.
Apply to back of neck and shoulders to ease tension and on jaw muscles to relieve clenching and soothe headache pain. Vibration travels deeply in the body, making this a beneficial tool to relieve symptoms of carpal tunnel and tennis elbow, among other inflammatory conditions.
*See our Made in Canada option - 136.1 hz Ohm tuning fork, custom made in Ontario
Package includes Osteo Ohm Tuning Fork (34 hz). Instructional card opens to four panels of photos and detailed instructions for use, including how to correctly hold, activate and apply tuning fork. Please note this tuning fork is 14″ (length required to get low hz frequency). To achieve the best activation, please consider using a Mallet style activator with a medium-hard density inner core.
See my article on Why Low Frequency Forks Work Deeper
Use to promote the healing of strained muscles, tendons, and ligaments. At 34 Hz, the Osteo Ohm Tuning Fork is in the frequency range shown to help reduce swelling and inflammation (25-150 Hz). Applied vibration relaxes muscular tension, helps reduce swelling & inflammation & helps strengthen the bone matrix.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Use a Mallet Activator with Osteo Ohm to provide a strong and clear sustain.