{"product_id":"large-brass-sing-bowl-17cm925","title":"Large Brass Tibetan Singing Bowl - 17cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBrass \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cast brass \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tibetan-singing-bowls\"\u003esinging bowl\u003c\/a\u003e with a bright, quick tone. Brass speaks faster than beaten bell metal and brightens sooner, which makes it a clear choice for marking a start and a finish rather than for a long sustained wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 17cm and 1360g this is the larger of the two brass bowls and carries noticeably more volume than the 12cm.\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\u003eBrass Against Bell Metal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass is copper and zinc. Bell metal is copper and tin, which is what gives a hand beaten bowl its complex overtones and long decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the honest difference between the two. Brass is brighter, more consistent between pieces and less expensive. Neither is better, and they suit different uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 17cm across the rim and around 1360g in weight. Wipe with a dry soft cloth after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass darkens gradually with air and handling. That is normal and most people prefer it. If you want it bright, a light polish restores it, though it will darken again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Root \u0026 Still","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58554820985096,"sku":"tib-25","price":97.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/7861\/5560\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS9ISy9KQy82MFIzMEMxRzY4UjNKQ0hLLzgzZWM1NGE3LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1787826928","url":"https:\/\/rootandstill.com\/products\/large-brass-sing-bowl-17cm925","provider":"Root \u0026 Still","version":"1.0","type":"link"}