Singing Bowl Set - Small Plain
A perfect little set for those interested in aspects of meditation or sound therapy. The gift set contains a machine made brass singing bowl, wooden striker (known as a puja stick) and a simple cushion - all presented in an elegant handmade Himalayan lokta paper box, printed with a very brief history of the singing bowl, advice on how to play it and suggested uses.
Diameter approx 70mm
Weight approx 150g
Origin Nepal
The art of making Singing Bowls originates from Tibet and Nepal where they are made from an alloy of metals to produce unique sounds for healing and ritual purposes. The chiming sound created when the singing bowl is beaten helps to focus the mind and create an inner calm.
Machine made metal bowls are generally easier to play than traditional hand beaten bowls as they have a smooth polished finish which allows for a steadier movement, this makes them ideal for people learning or for children. Hand beaten bowls have a more complex and overtone rich range of sounds but there is more of a knack to playing them than with machine made bowls.
HOW TO PLAY:
Rest the singing bowl in the palm of the hand; hold smaller bowls on the fingertips. Hold the striker in the middle with all fingertips pointing downwards. Gently tap the striker against the side of the bowl to 'warm it up'. With an even pressure, rub the striker clockwise around the outside rim of the bowl. Use a full arm movement just like stirring a big pan of soup. Try to keep the striker straight and remember to apply pressure. Let the sound build up slowly as the singing bowl picks up the vibration.
