Small Dark Grey Felt Singing Bowl Striker Mallet #F1SGrx

Light touch. Focused tone.

This smaller felt mallet offers a controlled and balanced way to work with Himalayan singing bowls and gongs—especially where a lighter touch is needed.

With a slightly larger felt head relative to its weight, it allows tone to emerge clearly without overwhelming the instrument.

A Soft and Responsive Contact

The felt head is firm yet forgiving. It softens the initial strike while still allowing the full tone of the bowl to open. This creates a rounded, less percussive sound—supporting both higher harmonics and gentle low tones.

The balance between the handle and head allows for steady control, making it easier to shape volume through subtle movement.

Working with Smaller to Mid-Sized Bowls

This mallet is well suited for bowls in the 10”–14” range, where a lighter striker can help maintain clarity without shifting or overpowering the bowl.

The felt size allows for enough contact to draw out lower tones, while still preserving responsiveness in the higher range.

It can also be used with larger gongs when a softer, more controlled strike is desired.

Use in Practice

This mallet can be approached simply.

In practice, it supports:

• Working with a lighter, more controlled strike
  
• Bringing forward both higher tones and emerging low frequencies
  
• Developing sensitivity to contact and volume
  
• Allowing sound to build without excess force
  

You may find that the lighter weight encourages a more refined interaction, where small adjustments create noticeable changes in tone.

Material & Construction

Each mallet is handcrafted and may vary slightly in size and feel.

The handle is made from pine wood, offering a lighter overall weight while maintaining a stable grip. The felt head is constructed from layered grey wool, providing a consistent and responsive point of contact.

The overall design remains simple and functional, supporting ease of use over time.

Additional Details
Model: #F1SGr
Weight: ~800 g / 0.2 lbs (approximate as listed)
Handle: 11.25” × 1.25”
Felt Head: 3” × 1.25”
Total Length: 12.5”
Materials: Pine wood, grey felt
Each piece is handmade and will vary slightly in size and construction.