Introduction to Sound Therapy with Gongs

Name: Introduction to Sound Therapy with Gongs
Start: 2025-04-12T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-04-12T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Ya Wali München

Schedule

Sat Apr 12 2025 at 01:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Ya Wali München | Munich, BY

Introduction to Sound Therapy with Gongs

For anyone inspired by the power and musicality of gongs, this is an opportunity to explore their profound effects. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and presence.

Immerse yourself in the experience of playing gongs, feeling their deep vibrations, and discovering their therapeutic potential. This session offers a hands-on introduction to the basics of sound therapy, providing insight into the fascinating world of healing through sound.

Gongs, psychoacoustic and physioacoustic properties that influence how they are perceived and experienced.
Learn by playing and experiencing power of Gongs.
You will get understanding both embodied and intellectual. After workshop we connect you with study material you can continue with.

1. Psychoacoustic Properties of Gongs
Psychoacoustics is the study of how humans perceive sound. Gongs exhibit several characteristics that affect our perception:
a) Inharmonic Overtones & Complexity
Gongs produce a rich spectrum of overtones that are often inharmonic, meaning they do not follow the simple harmonic series like a string or flute.
This can create a sense of mystery, tension, or deep resonance in listeners, often used in meditation or dramatic music.
b) Beating & Amplitude Modulation
Slight variations in the gong’s vibration lead to amplitude modulation (beating effects), where two close frequencies interfere and create rhythmic fluctuations in loudness.
This can lead to trance-like effects or altered states of consciousness, which is why gongs are used in sound healing and meditation.
c) Envelopment & Sound Immersion
Due to the large surface area of a gong, its sound radiates in all directions, creating an immersive, 3D auditory experience.
This "envelopment" makes listeners feel physically surrounded by sound, which is why gongs are often used in religious and spiritual settings.
d) Perception of Pitch & Timbre
Unlike conventional instruments, gongs do not have a single fundamental pitch. Instead, their perceived pitch depends on how they are struck and the listener’s focus.
Some gongs (e.g., tuned gongs) have clearer fundamental tones, while others (e.g., tam-tams) have a more chaotic spectral spread.

2. Physioacoustic Properties of Gongs
Physioacoustics refers to the physical and physiological effects of sound on the body:
a) Vibrational Impact on the Body
The low-frequency vibrations from large gongs can be physically felt in the body, stimulating deep tissue and internal organs.
This is why gongs are used in sound therapy for relaxation and stress relief.
b) Bone & Air Conduction of Sound
Low frequencies produced by gongs travel through both air and bone conduction, meaning the body can perceive them even if they are not loud.
This can create sensations of resonance inside the skull or chest, contributing to a meditative or hypnotic state.
c) Masking & Auditory Fatigue
The complex sound spectrum of a gong can create a masking effect, where certain frequencies obscure others, making it difficult to hear distinct tones.
Prolonged exposure to high-volume gongs can cause temporary auditory fatigue, making it harder to perceive other sounds immediately afterward.
d) interference wave & Spatial Effects
When played in a room, gongs create complex reflections and standing waves that contribute to a unique spatial perception of sound.
The listener may experience a shifting sense of depth, distance, and motion due to these sound reflections.
Applications of Gong Acoustics
Meditation & Sound Healing: The psychoacoustic properties promote deep relaxation.
Cinematic & Theatrical Effects: Used for suspenseful or dramatic moments.
Musical Composition: Gongs add depth and texture in orchestral and experimental music.
Scientific & Therapeutic Research: Used in studies of sound therapy and consciousness.

Limited spots available.
Price: 145,00€
Small coffee/tea/cookies included.
Workshop is held in English. German Translation can be given.