Gongs
Gongfree gongs
Jo
8/15/20241 min read
Gongfree Gongs
There has been discussions recently about metals used for singing bowls and gongs. Most sound therapy instruments are made out of a mix of metals.
We have titanium gongs which are exquisite.
Who knows what silver nickel actually is.
Interesting fact.
It contains 0 silver.
It actually is mostly copper and zinc - a range of alloys of copper, nickel, and zinc which are silvery in appearance but contain no silver. Its composition varies from 7 to 30 percent nickel, the alloy most widely used being 18 percent nickel silver (18 percent nickel, 62 percent copper, 20 percent zinc).
For comparison a chau gong is made of copper-based alloy, bronze, or brass….
Then there are stainless steel gongs which also are a mix of metals depending on maker.
This is why it is so important to actually try out your instruments in person as each gong can have a completely different feel to it.