1. Hold the base of the bowl in the palm of your hand or on your fingertips. Be careful not to touch the side of the bowl as to do so will affect the vibrations.

2. Grip the mallet in the center with your forefinger and thumb like a pen with the padded end of the mallet facing down.

3. To warm up the bowl ready for play, strike the mallet gently against the side, and immediately position the mallet vertically near the rim of the bowl and begin circling the rim in a clockwise motion.

4. Continue to rotate the base of the mallet slowly around the rim of the bowl. The singing from the bowl will gradually become louder. Make sure you keep the mallet vertical.

5. Keep playing the bowl with even pressure and constant speed. If you play your bowl too fast you will hear some friction ('clinking') between the bowl and mallet which will be a sign that you need to slow down.

 

If it is your first time attempting to play a singing bowl, anticipate practicing a few times before being able to master this technique. Practice makes Perfect!