How To Play A Singing Bowl
How to Play Singing Bowls
Playing singing bowls involves two primary techniques: striking and rimming. Each method produces distinct sounds and vibrations, contributing to the healing process.
Striking a Singing Bowl
To strike a singing bowl, use a recommended mallet and gently tap the bowl's side or rim. The sound's quality and intensity vary depending on the type of mallet used (wooden, felt-covered, or rubber) and the force applied. Experimenting with different striking points and mallets can produce a range of tones and vibrations, allowing for a customized healing experience.
Rim a Singing Bowl
Rimming a singing bowl requires a steady hand and some practice. Hold the mallet vertically and press it gently against the bowl's outer rim. Move the mallet around the rim in a slow, circular motion, gr
adually increasing pressure and speed until the bowl begins to sing. The goal is to maintain consistent pressure and a smooth motion to produce a continuous, resonant tone.
Playing Bowls Together
Playing multiple singing bowls simultaneously creates a rich, harmonious soundscape. Each bowl's unique frequency and overtones interact to produce a meditative environment that can enhance relaxation and healing. Practitioners often use sets of bowls tuned to specific notes or chakras, facilitating targeted healing and energy balancing. The interplay of sounds can induce deep relaxation, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being.
Singing Bowls In Acutonics
Application: Singing bowls can be used by themselves or with other sound tools such as Acutonics high frequency tuning forks, bells, chimes, and gongs. 
- Singing Bowls are often used directly on or above the body to align and balance energy patterns in both the physical and subtle energy fields
- Just playing them can bring a sense of joy and wonder for their rich tones not only fill a room but they fill our soul
- Large bowls might be placed at the feet, or on the sacrum, or directly underneath a table
- Activating a singing bowl with the resonance of Earth, combined with applying tuning forks to grounding acupoints can be deeply grounding