{"product_id":"aluminum-singing-bowl-magic-mushroom-blue-20cm916","title":"Aluminium Singing Bowl - Magic Mushroom Design - Blue 20cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aluminium \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tibetan-singing-bowls\"\u003esinging bowl\u003c\/a\u003e finished in blue and decorated with a magic mushroom design. It is a decorative bowl first and a sounding one second, which is the honest way round to describe it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is applied to the outer wall and the inside is left as bare metal, which is what allows the bowl to be rimmed and struck normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow It Sounds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium is considerably lighter than bell metal or brass, which gives a brighter and shorter tone rather than a deep sustained one. It speaks quickly and fades quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it well suited to marking a moment, a start, a finish or a transition, and less suited to the long sustained wash that a heavy hand beaten bowl produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Play It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRest the bowl on the cushion supplied or on an open flat palm, keeping your fingers straight so nothing damps the wall of the bowl. Run the striker firmly and slowly around the outside of the rim in a continuous circle until the tone builds and sustains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also strike the rim once for a single clear tone, which is how most people use a bowl to open and close a sitting. Finding the right pressure and speed takes a little practice, and a slower circle usually works better than a faster one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 20cm across the rim and around 550g in weight. Wipe with a dry soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid abrasives on the decorated surface, which will dull the applied colour. Keep away from damp and do not put it in a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root \u0026 Still","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58554819281160,"sku":"tib-145","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7861\/5560\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS8xSC84RC82MFIzMEMxSjZDUks4RDFIL2MwOWUxZTczLmpwZw.jpg?v=1787826919","url":"https:\/\/rootandstill.com\/products\/aluminum-singing-bowl-magic-mushroom-blue-20cm916","provider":"Root \u0026 Still","version":"1.0","type":"link"}