How to play Singing Bowl?

Here are the basics for playing a singing bowl. Remember that every bowl produces different tones, and different people experience different sounds as their personal choice. Playing singing bowl in the beginning might be a little difficult for some people but eventually, with practice and patience, everyone will be able to play the singing bowl.

1. Hold the base of the bowl in your palm or on your fingertips. Avoid touching the sides of the bowl, as doing so can disrupt the vibrations.
2. Tilt the bowl slightly towards you. This makes it easier for you to move your hand around the bowl.
3. Hold the mallet provided with your bowl from the top, with your fingertips pointing downward. Make sure all your fingers are touching the mallet and hold it firmly, but not too tightly.
4. To prepare the bowl for play, gently tap the mallet against its side to warm it up.
5. Keep your wrist straight. When you’re playing your singing bowl, remember to keep your wrist straight the whole time. Let your arm do the work instead.
6. Now, rotate the base of the mallet slowly around the rim of the bowl. You’ll notice the sound from the bowl gradually increasing in volume.
7. Keep playing the bowl with an even pressure and a constant speed. If you play too fast, you’ll hear clinking between the bowl and the mallet. Slow down when this happens.
8. After you’re done playing, take the mallet away from the side of the bowl. If you’ve played for a sufficient duration, the bowl should keep singing for a while longer.