Cymatics: How To Bring Matter To Life With The Power Of Sound

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” ―Nikola Tesla

Cymatics is the study of sound and vibration made visible, normally on the surface of a plate, diaphragm or membrane. Direct ocular viewing of vibrations involves exciting inorganic matter such as particulate matter, which pastes both magnetic and non magnetic, and liquids under the influence of sound. Although, recent research has extended the range of media to include organic matter 1 and the range of viewing has been extended to include the light microscope.

The generic term for this field of science is the study of ‘modal phenomena, named ‘Cymatics’ by Hans Jenny, a Swiss medical doctor and a pioneer in this field. The word ‘Cymatics’ derives from the Greek ‘kuma’ meaning ‘billow’ or ‘wave,’ to describe the periodic effects that sound and vibration has on matter.