Making your singing bowl sing
TIps for working the singing bowl
Balance the bowl on the center of your palm of your non-dominant hand
Hold the wooden stick with your dominant hand like a pen
With the black felt side pointing down, press the stick firmly against exterior of the bowl nearer to the rim
Move the stick in clockwise direction around the bowl while ensuring constant contact of the stick and the exterior of the bowl
Stay focused, be patient and keep going (some bowls make take more rotations before vibration can be felt and sound be heard)
Once a clear, bright and soothing tone is achieved, keep the pressure and speed constant for as long as you please
Additional/Care Tips:
Make the rotations with your arm and not just your wrist
Allow the sound and vibration to slowly soften instead of introducing sudden halts
Beginners can try giving the bowl a light tap on the bowl with the stick before making the rotations to get the sound started
Treat them like a porcelain bowl, do not drop or knock them too hard
Keep the bowl away from moisture, clean with dry cloth