The way of the pipa: structure and imagery in Chinese lute music
by Myers, John
fromWorld musics
by Myers, John
fromWorld musics
This introduction to singing bowls (also known as Tibetan bells), describes their history, and gives practical information about procuring and using them as ritual and therapeutic tools.
What is a singing bowl? Explains the Himalayan bowls--also known as Tiben or Nepalese singing bowls--and the special sounds they make, called sound massage. The author discusses the meeting between East and West, singing bowls, sacrificial dishes, how the bowls work, synchroniza…