Himalayan singing bowls (sometimes known as Tibetan Singing Bowls, Sound Bowls, Bronze Bowls, Metal Singing Bowls, Chakra Bowls, Golden Bowls, Meditation Bowls & Sound Healing Bowls) are known for the mystical, eerie sound they make when the rim is rubbed in a circular motion with a suede or wooden mallet It looks easy, but can sometimes prove harder than expected.