Rubber Mallets

Which rubber mallet is right depends on the size and weight of your singing bowl, the area of use and the desired sound. In general, smaller rubber heads are best suited for small singing bowls. They produce a higher, clear sound. Larger rubber-head mallets are suitable for larger singing bowls. They allow lower frequencies than the small mallets. Combine several mallets to emphasize different timbres. Rubber mallets can be used not only for singing bowls but also as friction mallets for gongs. Rubbing the gong creates a spherical sound. In our product descriptions you will find more information on which rubber mallet suits your singing bowl.

The size and firmness of the rubber head have a direct influence on the sound you can create on the singing bowl. Smaller rubber mallets usually bring out very high frequencies and overtones, while larger rubber mallets can also produce lower timbres.

Place your singing bowl on your flat hand and spread your fingers away from the singing bowl. Hold the rubber mallet loosely in your other hand and briefly strike the singing bowl on the upper rim from the wrist. Pull the singing bowl mallet back quickly so that the singing bowl can vibrate freely. The strength of the strike and the striking point influence the volume and sound character.

Since rubber-head mallets are washable, they are particularly suitable for the therapeutic sector, where hygiene regulations must be observed.

When choosing a rubber mallet, you should consider the size of your singing bowl, the area of use and the desired sound. Smaller rubber mallets are suitable for smaller singing bowls. Our affordable rubber-head mallet with plastic handle is recommended, for example, for Zen Singing Bowls or Assam Singing Bowls. For larger singing bowls such as the Heart Bowl or Universal Bowl, you should choose larger models accordingly. If you want to play different singing bowls with one mallet, a medium-sized model can be a versatile choice.