Playing music to flowering plants???
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blacksun
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It really isn't complex to "master" the main beat used in dnb... When we're talking complex drumming, look no further than Steve Smith of Vital Information. The best drummer on the planet by a very, very long way. Makes Portnoy look like a new kid on his first lesson.
Edit: I know you're not claiming the drumming is complex in dnb like other genre's, I was just looking for a way to speak highly of Steve SmithHope this causes no problems.
Hah, no problems. Yea, I was just saying dnb drumming is complex compared to dub step.
As far as actual drummers go though....
Once they are at that level, it's hard to compare and really just comes down to opinion....for instance, I think Danny Carey is a little better than Steve Smith, in my opinion.
SS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCzalnZyvAU
DC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xgtJu_pzxU
Be sure to switch them to the highest quality setting, it makes them sound better.
markielove420
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I don't think it is just the plants that change to the music but also the water if you look at water under a microscope while listening to classical the water flows smoothly and naturally but if you listen to heavy metal or rap the water is all jumbled and un natural learned that ibn the discovery channel whebn I was younger so if the water moves better then the plants will take in more water
mrwhite420love
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I've had a classical radio station playing in my Groom for 3 crops straight. I have done nothing different between these 3 crops and the previous crops, except adding the radio inside the room. And yes, I have noticed an increase in growth.
Call me crazy, but I believe the frequency of music, classical music to be exact, DOES stimulate plant growth. I had a distaste for classical before my experiment. Now, I rather do enjoy the stuff. The combination of the music and the extra oxygen from the girls, puts me in a good mood. Plus as growers of the indoor type, whats going to hurt using a couple more watts to make your ladies happiest? True?
Call me crazy, but I believe the frequency of music, classical music to be exact, DOES stimulate plant growth. I had a distaste for classical before my experiment. Now, I rather do enjoy the stuff. The combination of the music and the extra oxygen from the girls, puts me in a good mood. Plus as growers of the indoor type, whats going to hurt using a couple more watts to make your ladies happiest? True?
Some related topics:
-Cymatics (Study of Vibrations on Different Mediums): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alT1KfE8_sk
-The Hidden Message in Water (Water Molecules React to words/symbols attached to container - Mentioned in Movie: "What the Bleep do we Know"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvzsjcBtx8
I'd think that it wouldn't hurt to try. I wonder what fundamental frequency would stimulate the plants the most. There are some musicians who believe that Concert A (being = 440hz in America) should be tweaked, and that humans respond more sensitively to music played on instruments tuned to A=432. Perhaps this is good for cannabis as well, as some promoters of A=432 claim that the sun and moon express itself in ratios of 432.
Also, an earlier comment about it affecting the water might have justification in the above research by Dr. Emote.
Think about Bach's second movement to his Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 (Also know as Air on the G String). It is in Common, or 4/4 time, and it's tempo is "Lento" or Slowly, which is about 40-45 beats per minute. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Air.ogg
Compare this to Outkast's "Hey-ya" which is also in 4/4 time but the tempo is probably "Prestissimo" (Very Fast) at around 180 beats per minute.
-Cymatics (Study of Vibrations on Different Mediums): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alT1KfE8_sk
-The Hidden Message in Water (Water Molecules React to words/symbols attached to container - Mentioned in Movie: "What the Bleep do we Know"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvzsjcBtx8
I'd think that it wouldn't hurt to try. I wonder what fundamental frequency would stimulate the plants the most. There are some musicians who believe that Concert A (being = 440hz in America) should be tweaked, and that humans respond more sensitively to music played on instruments tuned to A=432. Perhaps this is good for cannabis as well, as some promoters of A=432 claim that the sun and moon express itself in ratios of 432.
Also, an earlier comment about it affecting the water might have justification in the above research by Dr. Emote.
I think that they're referring to the Tempo, as in 1/4note=120 (or 120 bpm), or 1/4note=90 (90bpm) etc. You're referring to time signature (4/4 time, 6/8 time) which is purely a function of what note gets the beat and how many beats in a phrase (i.e., in 4/4 time, one 4 refers to which note equals a beat and the other 4 refers to how many of those notes equals a bar). You can have a piece written in 3/4 time (or 12/8 ) but with a tempo of 120bpm. You can also have another piece in 3/4 time with a tempo of 90 bpm; the latter being considered "slower" than the former.
Think about Bach's second movement to his Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 (Also know as Air on the G String). It is in Common, or 4/4 time, and it's tempo is "Lento" or Slowly, which is about 40-45 beats per minute. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Air.ogg
Compare this to Outkast's "Hey-ya" which is also in 4/4 time but the tempo is probably "Prestissimo" (Very Fast) at around 180 beats per minute.
BustinScales510
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Yeah mythbusters did it..the death metal plants did the best
Bakatare666
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Personally, I always recommend classic rock.
hsfkush
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Yeah opinion plays a huge part once you get to the "elite" level. Personally being a drummer myself, I find I get more pulled in by technique and groove, rather than flat out technical ability. And let's be honest... No one has more groove or technique skill than Steve Smith.
MYOB
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Do you really think a plant knows the difference between genres? or popularity of bands?
If there is any effect on the plants, it would have to be from the sound waves shaking the stem and leaves. Lower frequency waves (bass) would cause wide vibrations (like the trunk of a car with a "system") while high frequency waves would cause very tight vibrations, the kind that can shatter glasses. Plants don't like hip-hop or reggae vs metal or pop. They might respond to different sound waves but it doesn't matter if those waves are being produced by Pantera or Vivaldi.
Singing to plants is a different story, you are exhaling CO2 into the air and that could affect the growth. I cant see how it would matter what you sang or if you yelled obscenities at them, the tone (pitch) of your voice would probably be more a factor than your material.
The heat of the stereo equipment may be a factor... As well as the human element, that is, you behave differently when expecting a certain outcome, you might be more cautious with your watering or nutrients while Bach is playing in the background.
There are just too many variables. If you have the space and luxury of playing music for your plants and it makes you happy go for it. I would guess that wearing headphones, listening to your favorite band while caring for your plants might have a similar effect.
Overall, I would say there are many more, proven effective steps you can take to ensure your plants are happy. If everything else is perfect and you want to experiment, go for it. I doubt everything is already perfect though.
If there is any effect on the plants, it would have to be from the sound waves shaking the stem and leaves. Lower frequency waves (bass) would cause wide vibrations (like the trunk of a car with a "system") while high frequency waves would cause very tight vibrations, the kind that can shatter glasses. Plants don't like hip-hop or reggae vs metal or pop. They might respond to different sound waves but it doesn't matter if those waves are being produced by Pantera or Vivaldi.
Singing to plants is a different story, you are exhaling CO2 into the air and that could affect the growth. I cant see how it would matter what you sang or if you yelled obscenities at them, the tone (pitch) of your voice would probably be more a factor than your material.
The heat of the stereo equipment may be a factor... As well as the human element, that is, you behave differently when expecting a certain outcome, you might be more cautious with your watering or nutrients while Bach is playing in the background.
There are just too many variables. If you have the space and luxury of playing music for your plants and it makes you happy go for it. I would guess that wearing headphones, listening to your favorite band while caring for your plants might have a similar effect.
Overall, I would say there are many more, proven effective steps you can take to ensure your plants are happy. If everything else is perfect and you want to experiment, go for it. I doubt everything is already perfect though.
ASMALLVOICE
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I can see there are several theories on this subject matter. Good, Bad or Indifferent.
The one I am going with is the one I use now, the first one, the last one and any one that manages to get in between. I like old Metal, it motivates the gardener
I give the plants what they need and I give my grow room the environment I want. If this is how Heavy Metal imparts its magic on my grow, it'll get no resistance from me.
Long Live Rock and Roll !!!
Asmallvoice
The one I am going with is the one I use now, the first one, the last one and any one that manages to get in between. I like old Metal, it motivates the gardener
I give the plants what they need and I give my grow room the environment I want. If this is how Heavy Metal imparts its magic on my grow, it'll get no resistance from me.
Long Live Rock and Roll !!!
Asmallvoice
Grow4tho187
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I'm not an expert scientist on plants and music but there's a winery in Tuscany who had amazing benefits from playing classic music specifically Mozart ! http://www.thesoundagency.com/2011/sound-news/tuscan-vines-respond-to-the-sound-of-mozart/
So I really don't think rap/rock/rnb/reggea/classicrock../dubsteb or any thing els with sudden bass sounds/vibration would be good for the plant/water/atmosphere ..
I don't really like classical music but I gotta admit it calms me down every time I hear it ! I once'd had a crazy fight in my room with my brother and my father .. shit got crazy ! I had a plant in my room ( don't remember what kind it was ) but I noticed its roots came out and was weirdly trying to get out of the pot .. So I thought to my self the plant must of felt the screaming/fighting/heavy atmosphere and it got stressed the fuck out! My grand mother told me to put a radio playing classic music to it .. so I did and a week later it was back in place looking as healthy as it was before !
So I really don't think rap/rock/rnb/reggea/classicrock../dubsteb or any thing els with sudden bass sounds/vibration would be good for the plant/water/atmosphere ..
I don't really like classical music but I gotta admit it calms me down every time I hear it ! I once'd had a crazy fight in my room with my brother and my father .. shit got crazy ! I had a plant in my room ( don't remember what kind it was ) but I noticed its roots came out and was weirdly trying to get out of the pot .. So I thought to my self the plant must of felt the screaming/fighting/heavy atmosphere and it got stressed the fuck out! My grand mother told me to put a radio playing classic music to it .. so I did and a week later it was back in place looking as healthy as it was before !