If you suffer from tinnitus – that beep, hiss or hum in your ear – you know how frustrating it can be. It’s always there. Sometimes soft, sometimes overwhelming. And the worst part? To some it sounds like a high-pitched beep, to others like a whistling kettle, noise or even an engine idling. No tinnitus is the same, and so there is no universal solution that works for everyone. <\/p>\n\n
But there are things that can help. One is sound masking<\/strong>: using external sounds to soften or camouflage tinnitus. And that’s where our Spotify playlist<\/a> comes in. We’ve compiled a list of 100 songs<\/strong>, carefully chosen to help with tinnitus masking as well as neuromodulation<\/strong>. Because yes, you can also train your brain to deal with tinnitus differently. <\/p>\n\n Wondering what to expect? Read on – and soon listen for yourself. <\/p>\n\n Your brain is always trying to sort out what you hear. With tinnitus, there is no external sound source, but your brain interprets sound – in other words, a processing error. That makes it difficult, because it is not a “real” sound that you can turn off for a moment. <\/p>\n\n What sometimes helps is giving that brain something else to focus on. Sound masking<\/strong> does just that: it distracts your attention from the tinnitus. In some cases, prolonged exposure to certain sounds actually causes the brain to register the tinnitus less<\/strong>. That’s what we call neuromodulation. <\/p>\n\n And that’s immediately the challenge. Where some benefit from quiet sounds of nature, noise drives others crazy. Some swear by classical music or lo-fi beats, others by ASMR or binaural frequencies. <\/p>\n\n That’s why we’ve put together a very diverse playlist<\/strong> – so you can discover what suits you. Think of it as a menu for your ears. <\/p>\n\n Our “Tinnitus Masking and Neuromodulation” <\/a>Spotify<\/a> playlist<\/a> contains 100 tracks, including:<\/p>\n\n Constant noise that extends over multiple frequencies. White noise sounds like a waterfall or static noise, pink noise is slightly softer and more pleasant for many people. Both are popular with people who suffer from tinnitus at night. <\/p>\n\n Rain on a roof, the rustling of leaves, a babbling brook or waves by the sea. These sounds mimic a natural, constant background that can help “squelch” your tinnitus without disturbing it. <\/p>\n\n Not everyone likes it, but for some, ASMR<\/strong> (soft whispers, taps, crackling sounds) is almost hypnotic. ASMR is soothing and can dampen the overstimulation of tinnitus, especially for stress-related symptoms. <\/p>\n\n Some tracks in the playlist contain sounds between 5 and 16 kHz<\/strong> – the frequency range in which many tinnitus occur. By supplementing precisely those frequencies with pleasant tones, you can create a kind of “counter sound”<\/strong> that neutralizes or softens the squeak. This is similar to the tinnitus relief feature<\/strong> offered by some games (such as F1 25<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n Music without big peaks or tempo changes – such as ambient, lo-fi or minimal techno – helps put your brain into a calmer rhythm. Useful for neuromodulation, as it gives your brain less room for the tinnitus to come to the fore. <\/p>\n\nWhy sound works for tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n
No beep is the same<\/h2>\n\n
What’s in the playlist?<\/h2>\n\n
White noise & pink noise<\/h3>\n\n
Nature Sounds<\/h3>\n\n
ASMR clips<\/h3>\n\n
Low and high frequencies<\/h3>\n\n
Music with constant rhythms<\/h3>\n\n
Soothing melodies and classical pieces<\/h3>\n\n