Being able to know the basics on how to play singing bowls is actually an easy process. But this instrument is more capable of generating much beautiful and varied sound if you have used the right technique. As a matter of fact, there are 2 well known techniques that are used in producing unique and interesting music using these bowls. These techniques are known as the water and Wah-Wah technique. These methods will probably make your experience of playing the bowl more interesting and enjoyable experience at the same time.

 

In the following paragraph, I am going to talk about these 2 techniques in a more precise manner. So, if you would want to further broaden your knowledge in playing this instrument, better keep on reading.

 

Wah-Wah Technique

 

To start with this particular technique, you may begin by singing the bowl from SilverSkyImports.com in the most basic way which is by running the mallet around the bowl's rim until it generates a steady and even sound. Then after, release the mallet. At this period, the sound ought to reverberating even after you've removed the mallet around the rim. Lift the bowl on mouth level and mouth just mouth the syllables Wah-Wah.

 

There is no need for you to say it aloud; just the simple act of opening and closing your mouth while saying the words will already help in modifying the sound coming from the bowl. Experimenting with several spaces between your mouth as well as the outside rim is going to change the sound. You will also notice that if you have turned the bowl, there would be spots in which the sound is louder than other areas.

 

Water Technique

 

For this particular technique, you will have to put just a bit of water into the bowl. Added details on this are provided by the site at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falun_Gong. The amount of water required will vary but a great starting point is about  3/4  inches of water. However, just be careful to not get the bowl's rim to be wet.

 

Putting too much amount of water is going to interfere with the effectiveness of this technique. Therefore, be very careful when you are filling the bowl with water. As soon as you've added the needed amount of water, the next thing you have to do is to sing the bowl by using basic around the rim technique.

 

By the time when the bowl began singing with an even and clear tone, you can now pull off your mallet from the bowl. Then after, tilt the bowl from http://www.silverskyimports.com/ gently to swirl the water inside. If this is done properly, it is capable of producing sounds such as dolphins were singing.