Sacred Phi Ratio Chimes

Description

The Sacred Phi Ratio of 8:13 is not an interval that is found in Western music and rarely and only by chance in Eastern music. When played simultaneously, these chimes produce an “angelic” sound creating sensation described by some as an opening or spiraling effect. This interval seems to trigger states of deep meditation and altered consciousness when used in a “sacred space”.

The Phi ratio is the basis of the Fibonacci series which is the fundamental principle behind all natural phenomena and sacred geometry. The perfection in the spiral of a nautilus shell for example represents the phi ratio, also known as the Golden Mean. This series 1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21,34,89,144, and so on, where the two preceding numbers are added to create the next in the series. The ratios 1:1, 1:2, 2:3, 3:5 and 5:8 are all found in the harmonic series in music. However 8:13 is not and can be considered as an outer octave of the sonic ratios within the sacred spiral of sound.

The ratio was calculated and created by Jonathan Goldman. The notes used are:

D = 288 Hz (Pythagorean D, approx. 5.7 Hz lower than standard musical D) and

A# = 468 Hz (approx. 1.8 Hz higher than standard A#)

When using sound as a healing tool, the intention of the user is extremely important.

Play the D chime followed by the A# chime. With one in each hand, hold them approx. 20cm from each ear until they finish resonating. Then repeat, swapping the chimes over. This activates the neural pathways in the brain and balances both hemispheres.