Singing Bowl

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Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Prayer Bowl & Buddha Bowl & Himalayan Bowl & Tibetan bell
Chinese: 磬
Japanese きんす

Construction

Bronze Alloy

History

Singing Bowls originally come from East Asia - from China, Japan and Burma. They were often used as signaling devices and everyday objects. The metal bowls were also used in monasteries as sacrificial vessels or by mendicant monks. They became widespread in Western culture with the hippie movement at the end of the 1960s. In our article, we give you a brief overview of the history of Singing Bowls.

Sticks, Mallets, Beaters

Technique

Grips

Stroke Style/Type

Manufacturers

Meinl Percussion

Retailers

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