1. This is a Chinese gong, and typically it must be struck to produce sound. The gong can be played with a drumstick or a gong mallet to create various tones. A deep strike on the gong can make the pitch higher and the vibration time longer. 2. SHIMMERING AND FOCUSED SOUND: Play your wind gong with a padded mallet to release a shimmering wave of musical overtones, or use a drumstick to produce a more focused belllike tone. 3. HANDSELECTED AND CRAFTED: With over 16 years of experience, each gong is handselected to ensure quality and sound. Every Chinese gong is handmade in China using traditional artisan methods. 4. FOR SOUND HEALING: Wind gongs are traditionally used in meditation and ceremonies, making them for sound healing practices. The variety of tones helps facilitate deep introspective meditation sessions.