For a little perspective, the range of human hearing is from about 20 to 20,000 Hz according to Scientific American. Singing bowls have a frequency range anywhere between 110 Hz and 660 Hz but can reach up to the 800s or even 900s. Generally, Hz readings for singing bowls are approximate due to the complexity of their sounds and changing frequencies as they switch between different tones and octaves. The areas of the singing bowl that are being played also change the measured frequency. A tap high on the side wall will create different waves than a low tap on the side wall. Playing the lip of the singing bowl will create different vibrations than playing the side of the bowl. Furthermore, the physical environment can also complicate a frequency reading because extreme temperatures can affect the reading. Because of these circumstances, assigning a singing bowl a completely accurate static frequency is pretty difficult. However, there are a few general guides when it comes to identifying a singing bowl’s frequency. For example, a bowl that creates slow vibrations will have a low frequency/pitch. A bowl that has faster vibration cycles will have a higher frequency/pitch. The frequency of a singing bowl can be influenced by several factors which include: 1. the bowl’s diameter, 2. density, 3. shape, 4. what it is made of and 5. the thickness of its sides.

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