Since 2018, TOFOU Music has thousands of customers and clients from America, Canada, France, German, Spain, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Japan and other more than 30 countries.

We’re always glad to answer the questions about crystal singing bowls from every one. And this guide is written based on the experience in our work. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need or want to know about crystal singing bowls, from the basic knowledge to practical tips for purchasing the right crystal singing bowls for yourself.

Crystal singing bowls are musical instruments made from pure quartz crystal. As played, they will produce ethereal and resonant sounds. Unlike traditional metal singing bowls, crystal singing bowls are tuned to specific frequencies, making them ideal for sound healing and meditation.

★ The Origin and History of Crystal Singing Bowl

Sound healing is one of human's oldest forms of therapy, dating back thousands of years. Ancient people worldwide used drums, Tibetan bowls, gongs, and other instruments to connect with spiritual realms and facilitate healing.

However, the history of crystal singing bowl is not that long. Its origin can be traced back to the semiconductor industry in the 1980s. 

At that time the computer industry made pure silicon quartz crystal bowls utilized to grow pure silicon chips for their computers. By some chance, people found that these bowls can produce incredible pure sounds as being struck. Almost the same time, interest in New Age spirituality and alternative healing grew, crystal singing bowls gained popularity due to its healing sounds. Naturally, the crystal singing bowl industry birthed.

Therefore, the history of crystal singing bowl is a fascinating blend of ancient sound healing traditions and cutting-edge technology. Crystal singing bowls bridge the gap between science and spirituality, making them timeless tools for healing and harmony.

★ Types of Crystal Singing Bowls

For years of development, there are already various types of crystal bowls for choice. Understanding the differences will help you select the right bowl for your practice and make  informed decisions for your crystal bowl collection.

Frosted Crystal Singing Bowls

Frosted crystal singing bowls are the most common type and are easily recognizable by their opaque, matte finish. They are sturdy, powerful, less expensive and simple to play, making them a popular option for beginners and professionals alike.

TOFOU Music’s frosted quartz crystal bowls have been made a further hand-polishing on the outside, so the surface is smoother than common frosted bowls. With smooth wall, it reduces the drag on the mallet as playing and then creates a more stable sound and a nicer playing feel

Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowl

Alchemy bowls are are advanced bowls infused with precious metals, gemstones, or minerals during the crafting process, resulting in bowls with unique colors, appearances, and energetic properties, highly valued for their aesthetic and sound quality.

Though alchemy crystal singing bowls are not as loud as frosted bowls due to the thinner walls, their sound sustains much longer and is slightly more stable and clearer. If you play at home or in a intimate space, alchemy bowl will be a great option. The beauty of alchemy bowl is incredibly charming especially when you play multi alchemy bowls at once. The harmonics between the alchemy crystal bowls are rather rich!  

Handle Crystal Singing Bowl

Handle crystal singing bowl is basically an alchemy bowl with a handle on the end so that you can hold the bowl in the hand. It’s flexible to use. You can play it while moving, standing up or sitting. You can also move them across people’s bodies to work on specific locations on their body.

Considering convenient move as well as sound effect, 6 inch and 7 inch are two recommended sizes for handle bowls. 

Gemstone Fusion Crystal Singing Bowl

Gemstone fusion crystal singing bowl is crafted using a proprietary quartz fusion technology by superheating a quartz crystal singing bowl and infusing real gemstones into the matrix of the bowl. This process results in a stable crystalline matrix structure. 

Because of the special production process, each fusion crystal singing bowl has unique lines and texture, is an appealing visual art from the magic nature.

And as it combines the properties of gemstones with the resonant frequencies of quartz crystal singing bowl, its sound is more powerful.

★ What’s 432Hz and 440Hz Tuning?

“I purchased a 432Hz bowl in C note. But as tested with a tuner App, I saw that it’s not tuned to 432Hz…is this bowl not tuned?”

Sometimes we might get this kind of question, which is a common confusion that beginners may have.

To be clear about this question, first we need to have an understanding about the true meaning of 432Hz/440Hz tuning. Actually the 432Hz/440Hz tuning in the industry refers to a tuning standard not a specific frequency.

We know that each note corresponds to a frequency. And below is note and frequency correspondence table for your reference.

432Hz Note and Frequency Correspondence Table

                                                                                                                                                      440Hz Note and Frequency Correspondence Table

432Hz tuning standard is based on the note A4 = 432Hz while 440Hz tuning standard set A4 = 440Hz, then other notes' frequency changes according to a formula.

Therefore, as we talk about 432Hz/440Hz tuning, we mean it's tuned in 432Hz/440Hz tuning standard, do not mean that all the notes can be tuned to 432Hz/440Hz, which is not possible…

As you get the bowl, you can test it against the above table. For example, if your 432Hz tuning bowl is A4 note, its frequency should be 432Hz, but if it’s C4 note, its frequency will be around 256.87Hz.

And about the tuning accuracy, ‘0' cents is absolute perfect pitch, but the normal human ear does not hear the distinction below 10 cents of variation, so in the crystal bowl industry the perfect pitch is determined within +10 to -10 cents.

At TOFOU Music, our team make a carefully selection to ensure each bowl has a perfect pitch within -5 to +5 cents. A purchase with us you can make assured you will receive a quality product that sounds great.

★ What Note to Choose for Your Crystal Singing Bowl?

Often some friends ask us to recommend a note for their first crystal singing bowl or suggest new notes adding to the ones they already have. 

Actually there is no the right note but the note suitable for you or loved by you. However, if we do need ways to choose a note, generally there two methods.

Firstly, from chakra healing aspect, each note corresponds to one chakra in the body. Healers choose notes on the basis of which chakras to be strengthened. The relation between notes and chakras as below:

B Note - Crown Chakra

A Note - Third Eye Chakra

G Note - Throat Chakra

F Note - Heart Chakra

E Note - Solar Plexus Chakra

D Note - Sacral Chakra

C Note - Root Chakra

The other way is to feel. Trust your hearing, your ears and body will know what it likes to listen to. And then follow your heart to make the decision.

If you want to hear sound samples or need some advice, please feel free to contact us. We’re always willing to help you clarify the option and bowl that will work for your practice.

★ Tips for using a crystal singing bowl

The crystal singing bowl is a high-quality fragile instrument, but with proper handling it can remain beautiful and viable for lifetime. Here are some tips for maintenance in the usage:

1. Storage: store them in a padded case or on a soft surface to prevent cracks. Avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.

2. Play: too much vibration or too much sound may cause the crystal singing bowl to break when playing it, so don't play too hard. At the same time to avoid falling or let foreign objects hit it.

3. Clean: usually clean your crystal singing bowl with cotton cloth and water, mild soap can be used as needed. The dust on outside surface of the frosted crystal singing bowl is recommended to be blown off with a hair dryer.

4. Let the sound stop naturally. Do not touch it with your hand to stop the sound suddenly, because it will destroy the internal structure invisible and effect the sound of your singing bowl. If you really have to stop it quickly, just press it on the mouth of the bowl with a mallet, but use it sparingly.

5. Please do not use non-crystal singing bowl mallet to knock on the crystal singing bowl, it is very easy to cause the crystal singing bowl broken or damaged.

★ Crystal Singing Bowls in Modern Wellness

Crystal singing bowls are used in various wellness practices, including:

• Meditation Sessions
  Enhance your meditation experience with the tranquil tones of a singing bowl.
• Yoga Classes
  Many yoga instructors use singing bowls to create a serene atmosphere or guide participants into savasana (corpse pose).
• Sound Healing Therapy
  Practitioners use singing bowls to address emotional, mental, and physical imbalances through sound therapy.
• Home Decor and Energy Clearing
  Beyond their functional uses, these bowls add a touch of elegance to any space while promoting positive energy flow.

In conclusion, crystal singing bowls are more than just instruments—they are gateways to a world of healing, relaxation, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re a seasoned sound healer or just beginning your journey, incorporating a crystal singing bowl into your practice can transform your experience.