Swiss scientist Hans Jenny was a pioneer in the field of cymatics — the study of vibrational effects and wave phenomena. In his experiments, dating from the 1930’s, he subjects a variety of substances to a vibration. The substances used in the experiments range from liquids such as benzene, to solids such as a ball of plaster. Liquids are observed using the Schlieren method, which involves transmitting light through the liquid from below, thereby rendering its structures visible. The vibration itself can be as simple as a single tone sustaining the same pitch or volume. The process is then filmed and photographed. The phenomena that are created in the substances are many. In one experiment, iron filings appeared to hover and fly around in the magnetic space while under the influence of the vibration. Other experiments show the substance forming geometrical arrangements, symmetrical patterns and cycles. The continually changing formations are dominated by patterns of curves and arcs, rotations and vortices, such as those seen in natural forms like seashells. And as Jenny says, “the processes have a pronounced tendency to repeat themselves.”
Always uplifting and fascinating, Su. Jenny's patterns bring to mind mandalas and radiolaria, both symbols of wholeness. On Hitler, ironically the person who taught him how to speak and gesticulate was an Austrian Jew.
very inspiring article, big TQ for posting. however, the term 'music' is highly subjective and not an objective entity: after all, what's music to my ears might be rubbish to someone else (ethnocentric). also 'language' is not the same thing as 'word' or 'sound': while 'sound' is factual, a vibration, something we hear, when we find ourself in an unfamiliar place it can get very confusing because we might not understand what we hear. as the saying goes, the devil's in the details ;-))
Sound Healing, East to West - Part II
Hi Su,
Found some of Jenny’s Cymatics videos on YouTube and can’t wait to dive in. Thank you!
Always uplifting and fascinating, Su. Jenny's patterns bring to mind mandalas and radiolaria, both symbols of wholeness. On Hitler, ironically the person who taught him how to speak and gesticulate was an Austrian Jew.
Su! My wife has been using her Rife machine for the past 13 years! Great article! Thanks
very inspiring article, big TQ for posting. however, the term 'music' is highly subjective and not an objective entity: after all, what's music to my ears might be rubbish to someone else (ethnocentric). also 'language' is not the same thing as 'word' or 'sound': while 'sound' is factual, a vibration, something we hear, when we find ourself in an unfamiliar place it can get very confusing because we might not understand what we hear. as the saying goes, the devil's in the details ;-))