cynthiafromlongmont wrote:
I'll be working on something, i.e. not opening a new app or file, and my computer will make this sound. It's 3 tones, E, F#, A, which is the same pattern as Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. It tends to happen at whatever the last volume setting is, which can be really loud if I've been listening to music. It's annoying and annoys my partner. It doesn't seem to be any sort of notification... Does anyone know what it is and how I could turn it off? Thank you in advance!
See if there is anything here:
no just kidding... I have no idea
I would suggest you look at system alert sounds for some clue
Change the alert sounds on Mac - Apple Support
To trouble shoot further you can:
—A SafeBoot Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support will sort many anomalies
Does a quick disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled.
Login and test. Reboot as normal and test. Caches get rebuilt automatically.
This test will tell you if third party interference; most extensions etc are not loaded in safe boot mode.
—Test issue in another user (or guest user) account Change Users & Groups settings on Mac - Apple Support
This will tell you if it a universal issue or isolated to your user/admin account.
unplug all non-essential peripherals when testing
Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus
all known to cause issues on the macOS
If no insight or resolve—you can Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)
Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone
See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.
Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
