Echolocation Studio

Grounded in contemporary acoustics, biomechanics, and original notation systems, this book redefines what singing-bowl practice can be. It invites readers to explore a modern, evidence-informed approach to an ancient instrument.

Chapter 1. Introduction & Literature Review

Discover the hidden history, science, and cultural myths of singing bowls, and see how this book reframes them through evidence, experience, and sound.

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Chapter 2. Fundamental Technique

Learn the essential skills every practitioner needs, from the first friction stroke to the mechanics that make a bowl truly come alive.

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Chapter 3. Full-Range Technique & Overtone Activation

Unlock the full acoustic spectrum of your bowl by exploring how fundamental tones and shimmering overtones emerge, interact, and respond to your touch.

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Chapter 4. Biomechanics of Singing-Bowl Performance

Understand how posture, movement, and ergonomics shape your sound—and learn to play with efficiency, comfort, and precision.

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Chapter 5. Mallet Design: Material & Acoustic Behaviour

See how mallet materials, textures, and shapes dramatically alter tone, resonance, and stick–slip behaviour, and learn how to choose the right tool for any intention.

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Chapter 6. Rotational Notation for Single Bowls

Explore a new notation system designed specifically for singing bowls, offering clear symbols for tone, gesture, overtones, and playing method.

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Chapter 7. Rotational Notation for Bowl Choirs

Experience the innovative “Rotational Score” system at a performance-level complexity. Intuitive circular notation that makes multi-bowl ensemble performance teachable, scalable, and beautifully visual.

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Chapter 8. Portfolio Artefacts & Commentary

Browse the creative and research artefacts behind the project: recordings, diagrams, prototypes, and reflective commentary that reveal how each idea was built.

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Chapter 9. Conclusion & Future Directions

See how all the research comes together, and discover the exciting pathways this work opens for performers, teachers, researchers, and sound practitioners.