Bowls
As you can see there are hundreds of singing bowls to select from. This page with many photos is the overview. Each bowl that you see also has a detail page. Just click on the photo or text to get there. First part of the detail page has my physical description of the bowl. This includes What it looks like and special features.
Then there is my description of the soundscape based on a deeper listening. I try to convey a bit of the personality of the bowl and sometimes real world applications based on the bowl’s strengths. Unless there is an issue with the rim each bowl will haver a second recording. That recording is made to deconstruct the soundscape, that is isolate different parts of it so you can get an idea of what constitutes the whole. I use various ringers and techniques to tease out what the musicians call “partials”. While I don’t expect people to play bowls like this I find it is an excellent educational tool.
Sound clips are labeled with some detail about how the bowl is being played. In the recommended accessories section you can see each mallet and ringer used as well as others that will play the bowl with a different aspect or emphasis, that is accentuating a different part of the eoundscape than what you hear in the recordings.
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Octaves:
Low tones - 2 and 3Mid tones - Octave 4High tones - Octaves 5 and 6
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Size:
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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
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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:
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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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Compact mid-size Remuna with faint etching. Focused and textured soundscape, an exceptionally low level of variability. Great rim play
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Small thick trapezoid with a rare inscription. Intense super high fundamental tone and overtone Short sustain. Basic wood rim play
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Super broad rimmed bowl, like a small trapezoid but very round. High pitch and higher overtone in a very short sustain. Premium harmony
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Unusual Large bowl featuring four fish etched int a super broad rim. Unusual hollow soundscape with a solid bass under an active overtone
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Nicely adorned Manipuri. Jangly and wild with lots of activity in an energizing soundscape. Very good sustain. Not a stick bowl
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Very thick Manipuri. Uplifting soundscape with a high tone fundamental and steady overtones. Good longevity and harmony. Easy rim play
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Thick Manipuri Lingam with very sharp extensive artwork. Wild initial soundscape that mellows over. Sustain is ok to good. No stick play
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Large thick Manipuri with some nice artwork. Very steady bass tone and overtone. Fair sustain, harmony is premium. Power off the rim
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Thick Manipuri Lingam with extensive worn artwork. Exceptionally well matched tones in a sweet sequential soundscape. Sustan is good.
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Big heavy Manipuri with substantial art. Sequentially unfolding tones with excellent harmonic balance. Very good sustain and stick play.
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Heavy Thadobati with encrusted patina. Textured mostly solid sound with well matched subtle overtones. Longevity is fair. Nice rim play
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Thadobati style with creamy patina. Smooth slow pulsing bass and faster moving high. Great sustain. Premium quality sound. Fine rim play
Select multiple options then tap FILTER
Select multiple options then tap FILTER
Filters are complex! Be playful with them. To start fresh hit RESET or the orange BOWLS button on the top of the page. You will not lose your compare choices.
Bowl Type:
Octaves:
Octaves:
Low tones - 2 and 3Mid tones - Octave 4High tones - Octaves 5 and 6
Notes:
Size:
Size:
Widest diameter in Inches
Show
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.
Show
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.
Show
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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Rim Thickness:
Rim Thickness:
in fractions of a inch.
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Price Range:
