‘Ultra-Recall’ Alpha Study Aid

About the Download

Ultra-Recall is a study aid which utilises alpha waves within the region of 8-10.5hz. All brainwave categories have their uses, but the alpha waves in this audio are especially useful as they provide a good balance between the focus and concentration of Beta/Gamma, and the receptiveness of Theta.

For the first two isochronic audios, headphones are optional, though it is recommended that you use your speakers. Adjust the volume so you can hear the beats but the music is easily ignorable. For the binaural audio, headphones will be needed to perceive the binaural beat. Feel free to combine the pure tones with your own music!

ALPHA WAVES

In 1929, Hans Berger discovered alpha waves using an EEG machine. They were the very first brain waves ever detected, hence why they are named after the first letter of the Greek alphabet – Alpha (Άλφα)

Alpha brainwave activity is generally associated with relaxed wakefulness, an ideal state where the the student can remain focussed and process information without interference from other thoughts. Studies in neuroscience have actually found that out of the various information-processing pathways, only one out of six occurs at a conscious level. Due to the strong link between the concious and subconscious mind within the alpha state, what one learns consciously is also processed subconsciously at a greater rate than when studying normally. With practice this link becomes stronger and stronger until memory retention becomes almost automatic.

Alpha waves have also been found by scientists to be present in highly creative individuals. When faced with problems to solve, their brains produce strong bursts of alpha brainwave activity, which encourages out of box thinking.

Alpha brainwaves can also reduce stress and anxiety, which can of course inhibit academic performance. Within a state of fight or flight for example, your brain is less concerned with intellectual information processing and instead diverts its attention elsewhere. One study found that that “stress may take the PFC (pre-frontal-cortex) ‘off-line’ to allow more habitual responses…” – Arch. General Psychiatry, April 1998.

It’s also interesting to note that these alpha brain waves also precede peak performance. Recent studies in sports science have demonstrated how athletes exhibit these brainwaves when performing at their maximum capability. For example, just before they strike a ball, elite-golfers will produce a strong burst of alpha waves.

SPECS

All three audios begin at 8hz and rise to 10.5hz over the course of one hour. The ascent of this frequency is designed to be barely noticeable so that you can continue working without distraction.