Bowls
Hundreds of curated antique Tibetan style singing bowls to select from. This page 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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Low tones - 2 and 3Mid tones - Octave 4High tones - Octaves 5 and 6
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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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Note | Octave Range:
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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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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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Bowls
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Thick Thadobati with worn etching and an etched rim. Double fluttering two note duet. Premium harmony. Sustain is OK. Excellent rim play
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Glowing super extra thick Thadobati. Warbling high pitch accompanied by an almost 7th octave overtone. Longevity is fair. Wood rim play
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large thick Mani with clear extensive artwork. Super high strike tone almost 1000 Hz that plays with fluttering purity. Short sustain
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Thick Mani with compelling inner circles. Harmonious and complex with clear sweet overtones. Very good sustain, ok stick play.
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One of the largest and heaviest Mani we have ever seen, very old with much art. High pitch with rapid flutter. Fair longevity, no rim play.
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Extra thick rare Mini Mani with extensive artwork and super broad inner facing rim. Super high frequency soundscape. Easy rim play
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50 Piece Set One of a kind assembly of rare and high quality antique bowls. Deep to high tones
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Pedestal Low Chakra Set 7 Pedestal bowls, one of each whole note in the fourth octave C D E F G A B
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Deep Large Remuna Set Flowing set of 7 large Remuna bowls starting with 2nd octave B
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Large Thadobati Set of 16 Hand assembled set of Thadobati bowls over 6½” that span a range of notes and work incredibly well together
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Super extra thick wide rim Manipuri. Smooth and even high tone soundscape with excellent harmonics and sustain. Wood only spinning
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Mid-Size Trapezoid with sharp artwork all around and a thick rim. Solid and even high frequency soundscape with good sustain, no 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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