Gongs for meditation & sound healing
Guide to sound, size and choice
The gong as gateway to silence
A gong is more than an instrument. It opens a field in which sound, resonance and silence coincide. In meditation, sound healing or inner work, the gong automatically carries you to a layer that is quieter than thoughts, deeper than relaxation.
In the Sound Chapel you will find Europe's largest collection of gongs, a place where you can
listen, play and feel which resonance suits you.
What is a Gong
A gong is a hand-formed percussion instrument rich in overtones. When it sounds, it creates a vibrating field that moves throughout the body.
That resonance opens space, calms the nervous system and supports meditation, healing and deeper awareness.
From ritual to sound healing
Gongs have been used for centuries in ceremonies, rituals and meditation. In modern sound journeys and sound baths, they are a carrier for relaxation, energetic openness and inner reset.
The gong as a meditation instrument
What types of Gongs are there?
Symphonic / tamtam gongs
These are versatile gongs with a wide, rich sound field. They carry both depth and clarity and are suitable for meditation, groups and therapy.
Art & sculptural gongs
Instruments that merge art and resonance, such as the sculptures of Grotta Sonora. They open up other forms of listening and work strongly on perception.
Planet gongs
Gongs tuned to astronomical frequencies.Their sound is direct, more focused and often feels energetically powerful.
Ceremony & temple gongs
Traditional gongs used in rituals, ceremonies or deep meditation.
The language of the gong
Each gong is a living field of vibration. No two sound the same, each has its own character, its own breath. Here, in the Sound Chapel, resonates a unique collection of gongs, each with a soul of sound.
Our Gongs in the Sound Chapel
Paiste
clarity and precision
These are versatile gongs with a wide, rich sound field. They carry both depth and clarity.
Grotta Sonora
sculptural sound art
Grotta Sonora gongs are not serial instruments. They are light, unique and artistic. Sound sculptures with a presence all their own.
Gongland
warm, hand-forged and deep
Each gong carries an earthy, dark and layered sound field that does not intrude but unfolds, as if the sound is breathing.
Samadhi
exclusively for Spirit Connection
These gongs are not chosen for their volume or drama, but as a field, a resonance that opens up as soon as you listen.
How to choose the right Gong
Purpose & context
The right gong depends on where and how you want to use it: in a yoga room, a therapy room, for sound concert hall or your own practice.
Player experience
For beginners, gongs with a soft attack are forgiving. Advanced players can opt for more complex or powerful instruments.
Size & Sound Field
Large gongs open a wide sound field and carry depth. Smaller gongs are focused, clear and ideal for meditation or small spaces.
Listening with your whole body
Placing and playing a Gong
Bringing a gong to sound starts simply. With attention to space, suspension and playing, its sound unfolds step by step.
Placement & space
A gong needs space to resonate freely. Not out of caution, but so that the sound can unfold unhindered. Distance from walls, height and acoustics determine how open and bearing the sound field develops.
Gong stands
The correct gong position ensures that the gong hangs freely and is balanced with its size and weight.
An appropriate position supports the natural movement of the instrument and allows the resonance to reach its full potential.
Mallets & gong rubbing stick
Mallets define the nature of the sound. Different sizes and thicknesses influence attack, depth and colour: from soft and enveloping to powerful and layered.
Besides traditional mallets, the gong rubbing stick offers a different approach. Rubbing creates a ‘singing’ tone, meditative and continuous, with overtones slowly opening up.
Experiencing a Gong in the Sound Chapel
The best way to know which gong suits you is to hear it, and feel it. In silence, in resonance, in the space of the Sound Chapel.
Here you will experience Europe's largest collection of gongs live. Carried by more than 20 years of experience in sound concerts, retreats and sound healing.
You will be guided 1-on-1 in finding a gong that truly resonates with you or your practice. A carefully curated selection of instruments that energetically
and sound right.
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FAQ - Frequently asked questions
If you have any questions about the gongs, or would like advice, feel free to contact us by phone. We are happy to take all the time you need: +31 6 23 91 52 77
What is the difference between a symphonic gong and a planet gong?
A symphonic gong is versatile and broad. A planet gong is focused, more powerful and tuned to specific frequencies.
Which gong is suitable as a first gong?
A medium-sized gong with a soft attack and balanced sound field is ideal for most beginners.
What size do I need for a small space?
Between 24” and 32” often fits best. Bigger can, depending on acoustics and purpose.
How do I take care of my gong?
Dust regularly, play carefully and store on a stable frame. Do not clean with aggressive agents.
Can I buy a gong online?
You can, but we always recommend listening and feeling live in the Sound Chapel first.