Thadobati
Thadobati singing bowls with their tall straight sides and flat bottoms are the most popular style of singing bowl. By virtue of their shape, they have the largest sweet spot and are the easiest to play. Thadobati cover a wide range of tones, 3 ½ octaves, with the highest frequencies topping 1000 Hz. They range in size from 3 to 8 inches across. Small thinner Thadobati bowls can weigh under half a pound while the largest ones can top 3 Lbs. the oldest examples can be extremely thick. Artwork can be elaborate with patterns made from small punched circles and artistic rims.
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Frequency {Hz}
Hz is the number of vibrations per second. It is exactly correlated with notes and octaves [see the translate box below]. Each octave is a doubling of Hz. A2= 110 Hz A3= 220 Hz A4= 440 Hz A5 = 880 Hz. Middle C is 261.4 Hz
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Really thick bowls tend to be the oldest types. ** Thin bowls are sometimes easier to play off the rim. ** Thicker bowls generally are higher tone than thinner ones of the same size.
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Thick - more metal on top than the bowl's thickness *** Wide - rim extends into the center of the bowl *** Broad - rim extends quite far (generally very old and rare pieces) *** Outer facing - rim extends to the exterior of the bowl *** Lines - one or more etched lines (requires skill and attention by the artist) *** Artistic - rim etching other than lines, usually circles or dots *** Crushed - very old style where the rim is pounded into the bowl for a combination of added width and wrinkling.
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Thadobati
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Thick Thadobati with bits of crushed rim. Peaceful high frequency follows an initial rush of sounds. Satisfying sustain. Nice rim play
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Circle pattern Thadobati with a wide rim and creamy patina. Pulsing singing high tone premium sound. Fair sustain. Excellent rim play.
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Thick Thadobati with red copper sparkles. Resonant and intense to start it mellows to bouncing tones. Harmony is good. Fine play with wood
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Thick Thadobati with one of a kind etching. Pleasant fluttering bass and solid overtone continue thru the long sustain. Nice rim play
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Bright mirror polished Thadobati with extensive artwork. Powerful high pitch flutters evenly with a faint next level high. Longevity is OK
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Incredibly thick Thadobati with deeply incuse etching. Sweet gently fluttering super high yet relaxing soundscape. Very good longevity
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Polished adorned old style Thadobati. Fluttering penetrating high frequency soundscape. Harmony and longevity are good. Great rim play
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Thick Thadobati with a heavy bottom. Balanced fluttering high, premium harmony with fair longevity. Fine body bowl. Excellent rim play
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Very old style circle pattern Thadobati. High fluttering fundamental with a penetrating super high. Very good longevity. Not much rim play
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Thick worn circle design Thadobati. Fluttering fundamental followed by the overtone which becomes the only note you hear. Sustain is good
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Thick Thadobati with clear etching. High frequency woo-woo fundamental with an emerging solid overtone. Harmony is ok, sustain is good
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Extra thick Thadobati with faint art. High tone fundamental bounces gently nestled in harmonious highs. Excellent sustain Fair rim play
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Bowl Type:
Octaves:
Octaves:
Low tones - 2 and 3Mid tones - Octave 4High tones - Octaves 5 and 6
Notes:
Size:
Size:
Widest diameter in Inches
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Price:
Frequency {Hz}
Frequency {Hz}
Hz is the number of vibrations per second. It is exactly correlated with notes and octaves [see the translate box below]. Each octave is a doubling of Hz. A2= 110 Hz A3= 220 Hz A4= 440 Hz A5 = 880 Hz. Middle C is 261.4 Hz
Note | Octave Range:
Note | Octave Range:
Use this option to view a range of notes. Don't combine with other note filters.
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Bowl Thickness:
Bowl Thickness:
Really thick bowls tend to be the oldest types. ** Thin bowls are sometimes easier to play off the rim. ** Thicker bowls generally are higher tone than thinner ones of the same size.
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Weight:
Weight:
in pounds
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Special Rim Type:
Special Rim Type:
Thick - more metal on top than the bowl's thickness *** Wide - rim extends into the center of the bowl *** Broad - rim extends quite far (generally very old and rare pieces) *** Outer facing - rim extends to the exterior of the bowl *** Lines - one or more etched lines (requires skill and attention by the artist) *** Artistic - rim etching other than lines, usually circles or dots *** Crushed - very old style where the rim is pounded into the bowl for a combination of added width and wrinkling.
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