Deeply Resonant Presence — MEINL Sonic Energy Chau Tam-Tam 38"
The MEINL Sonic Energy Chau Tam-Tam at 38 inches (95 cm) is the instrument that combines the depth of large gongs with practical manageability. The 95 cm disc still fits into most therapy rooms and yoga studios — yet it produces sound of a depth and duration that spreads as felt resonance throughout the entire body.
The Chau-style turned-over rim is particularly pronounced at the 38-inch size: acoustic energy does not scatter but fills the space directionally. From the moment of the strike, a dense, rumbling wave begins, into which higher overtones gradually weave — this layered sound is the hallmark of the Chau style, and the 38-inch size reproduces this quality especially well.
Best Applications
- Medium-to-large group gong baths — 10 to 25 participants
- Individual and pair sound healing sessions where the therapist wishes to sense the gong vibration at close range
- Yoga and meditation classes as a permanent instrument
- Upper mid-range gong — usable as either a primary or supporting gong
- Sound healing training as a demonstration instrument
A Therapist Tool
The 38-inch size is also special in that the therapist can still easily stand around and walk around the gong while striking — one of the classic techniques in sound healing sessions. The optimal physical distance between gong and client can be maintained while deep frequencies reach every part of the body.
What Is Included
The 38-inch Chau Tam-Tam gong arrives with a matched beater and protective cover. The beater matches the gong in size and character; the cover protects the surface during storage and transport.
MEINL Sonic Energy — An Instrument of Conscious Sound Healing
Every member of the MEINL Sonic Energy series shares the same purpose: not an orchestral accessory, but a tool developed specifically for the demands of sound healing, meditation and wellness. Quality control on every instrument guarantees the expected tonal and harmonic character.