Gongs: Hand made Tibetan Gongs

Gongs, also known by the name tam-tam are East- Asiatic, bronze percussion instruments, created entirely by hand. They are related to single Cymbals, hung up vertical or horizontally, with a raised size on a stand. The surface is fiat or slightly rounded and the outer edge is bent backwards. They originate from the Han Dynasty (2000BC) in China. The first Gongs were flat, later on, a cup was added (Java).

A going is struck from the front side with a stick, wrapped in felt or covered by fur. The sound goes from a clear note cushioned softly by complimentary harmonics to a dark, rumbling and thundering resonant voice.

Tingshaws/Cymbals

Pairs of chymbals are used in Buddhist Monasteries ceremonies and for exorcising of demons. It is said that when the sound of chyambals reaches its full intensity the demon’s brain is cleaved in two. Wadding probably protects the monk’s ears, a hint for pop drummers. These little chyambals are also used in terminal care, to communicate with spirit of dying person, and to exorcise wicked spirits from the house where someone recently died. They are hooked at right angles, for a penetrating sound vibration. You can use Tingshaws to call back, someone who hyperventilates during relaxation.

Singing Bowls

Singing Bowls also called the healing bowls can be traced back to Asia as 2000B.C. they are made of an alloy of seven different metals, connected to seven astrological planets, which create a range of different sounds and overtones. Those seven metals are gold as sun, silver as moon, mercury as mercury, copper as Venus, iron as mars, and tin as Jupiter and lead as septum. Some Singing bowl sound consist of only five metals. These bowls format, depth, color, girth and compositions are variable.
Singing bowls can be used as vessels to cook, as offering bowls, as beat instruments and for meditation or relaxation. Bowls have a double effect, with sound and vibration.

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