1---
2title: Informative Not Punishing Sound
3impact: MEDIUM
4tags: appropriate, error, tone
5---
6 
7## Informative Not Punishing Sound
8 
9Sound should inform, not punish; avoid harsh sounds for user mistakes.
10 
11**Incorrect (harsh buzzer):**
12 
13```tsx
14function ValidationError() {
15  playSound("loud-buzzer");
16  return <span>Invalid input</span>;
17}
18```
19 
20**Correct (gentle alert):**
21 
22```tsx
23function ValidationError() {
24  playSound("gentle-alert");
25  return <span>Invalid input</span>;
26}
27```
28