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Vibrations and Tones

When a Tibetan singing bowl is struck with a mallet, it should produce a vibration and tone that lingers in the air for quite some time.

This process will produce several different layers of tones that are overlaid with harmonics and overtones.

When testing the bowl if the vibrations go away quickly and do not linger, you can bet that you are not dealing with a quality bowl.

Also, if the tone only sounds singular or flutters there is a good chance that you are dealing with a knockoff.

Crystal Vs Metal 

Today, many people argue that if you’re looking for the best singing bowls to buy, grab a crystal set.   

Traditionally, however, Tibetan bells were metal.

So, who wins in a crystal VS metal singing bowl contest?

The argument is that the sounds of traditional metal ones do not penetrate the body to the same extent as crystal ones because the human body is made mostly of water, not metal. Therefore, we naturally respond to the sound of crystal ones because our bodies are crystalline.

In the Tibetan singing bowl buying guide, above, I mentioned that quartz bells are the best option for healing. There is a good reason for this. 

Quartz is a highly conductive transmitter. After all, it’s the same material that is used in a lot of computers and other tech, precisely because it transmits electricity so effectively. And of course, electricity is pivotal to the functioning of we human beings. So, it does seem logical that a quartz bell would have more of an effect on us than a metal one.

And in my experience, you can always hear the difference between crystal singing bowls and metal ones.

So, when we’re discussing crystal VS metal singing bowls, it’s crucial to know that crystal ones make better sounds and are more effective for healing, and metal ones are more traditional.  

It is curious that for thousands of years all Tibetan bells were metal. Then again, even the spiritual field is not immune to evolution. So, is this simply the future of these instruments? Will we all be buying crystal singing bowls from now on?

Either way, a crystal chakra singing bowl makes for a beautiful and powerful addition to your spiritual healing toolkit. And they are one of the best ways to balance the seven chakras.

Mallets

Mallets come in different sizes and weights. Some are suede. Some wood. Some felt-covered. They vary greatly.  Make sure the set you buy comes with a suitable mallet

Sound quality

Don’t choose based on the image alone. Make sure you have a good idea of what it sounds like.

The best Tibetan singing bowls sound rich and resonant. You should be able to hear the overtones it’s producing. If it doesn’t hold its sound, it is poorly constructed. Even good cheap ones should hold their sound.