Archaeoacoustic Toning Example
A complete example demonstrating the Hyperhumanism & Sound Consciousness skills lifecycle for vocal toning at sacred site resonant frequencies.
The Skill
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | morning-resonance |
| Purpose | 15-minute beginner archaeoacoustic toning at 110 Hz |
| Tradition | Archaeoacoustics (Jahn & Dunne 1992, Cook et al. 2008, Smith 2023) |
| Evidence | Preliminary (small-sample EEG/fMRI studies) |
5-Phase Structure
Based on Carl Hayden Smith's archaeoacoustic practice framework. Each phase builds on the previous:
| Phase | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Listen | 60 sec | Hear the target frequency (recorded tone) |
| 2. Hum | 90 sec | Closed-mouth humming to match the frequency |
| 3. Vocal Tone | 90 sec | Open-mouth toning at the target frequency |
| 4. Harmonics | 60 sec | Explore overtones emerging naturally |
| 5. Silence | 30 sec | Rest in resonance, notice after-effects |
Research Basis
Evidence level: Preliminary
Cook et al. (2008, n=30 fMRI) found 110 Hz tones shifted prefrontal cortex activity toward right-hemisphere dominance compared to control frequencies. Jahn & Dunne (1992, JASA) documented 117 Hz resonance in the King's Chamber at Giza. Smith et al. (2023, EVA London) documented 139.01 Hz resonance at Saqqara. All studies are small-sample and require replication.
Safety Review: Passed
- Evidence honestly labeled as "Preliminary"
- Volume limit enforced (max 85 dB, living-room conversation level)
- Maximum 5 minutes per frequency segment
- Hearing condition screening included
- "Suggests" language throughout (never "proves")
- Grounding anchor before and after practice
- Not a substitute for audiological or medical care
Quality Gates
| Gate | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ethics review | PASS | Preliminary evidence labeled, no overclaims |
| Clinical review | PASS | Hearing safety addressed, volume limits set |
| Cultural review | PASS | Sites referenced, not appropriated |
| Accessibility | PASS | Seated/lying alternatives, visual cues |
Try It
/archaeoacoustic-toning "morning resonance" --frequency 110hz --depth foundation
/archaeoacoustic-toning "deep toning" --frequency 117hz --depth deep --duration 25
"The stones remember frequencies we have forgotten. We listen, then we join."