Working with Gongs - Series 2 - #1: Mallets & Mallet Selection

Part 1: Exploring the sounds of different mallets on a single Gong.
I look at 15 different types of mallets/brushes/sticks played on a Paiste 32" Symphonic Gong. The Gong is struck in both the center and on the edge with each mallet for a sound comparison.
This is the 1st in a new series of videos covering Gongs & Metals (Bells/Bowls/Sheet Metal/Bell Plates/etc). Coming up are such topics as: vibrato, bowing/friction mallets, extended techniques, and other such madness. Stay tuned...

[@jilannoneill577]

I'm so glad to have found your page! Thank you for all your dedication. I bought a Paiste Chiron from a friend (who barely used it) and have realized he was using flumies and a metal brush and there are light scratches. Which triggered my 'wanting it to be like new' - so your post helped me calm down. It sounds beautiful and has no dents or cracks.

[@MmeHortense]

Thanks so much for providing all this information - it's great for composers.

[@soundhealingbygene]

Thanks

[@stephenanthonythomas3533]

As a newbie this video was very helpful! I can see why it will take some time to learn the different articulations/ colors coming from the gong using such an array of mallets. i.e. The Ludwig mallet produced a sound that was different than I pictured in my mind by the looks of it. The attack of the sound was softer than the head seemed to imply.

[@supernovasarah]

Just found this oldie but goodie! Thanks so much. I'm curious, 9 years later do you still feel the same way about playing the Gong with your hands? I only ask because I was taught not to necessarily touch the gong with our hands due to the oils, So I just wanted to See if this is still something you do / teach? Thank you!

[@ScoringStageDe]

thanks for sharing.

[@ayokay123]

I definitely prefer a lower-pitched gong. I've heard other 32-inchers that sound much lower and fuller.

[@guidofaria6721]

You are very good and very didatic

[@Le_Sourpuss]

Thank you very much for this video, great stuff! Can I ask you something though. In this video (below), in the first 35 seconds of play, the music sounds like temple music but I can't identify any of the sounds. Are all of these sounds created digitally and non existent as instruments? Thank you very much!

[@Gongtopia]

Thanks for the comment. I just got off the phone from firing the whole production company. Heads rolled! I will not stand for this sort if thing!

[@Peccath]

480p really? Why no 720p?

[@Dionisiaism]

how do you put fur cover on the mallet? Do they sell pre made covers ?

[@peterwelsh1932]

"damage the gong" oh, no! You can damage the gong? How do I know if mine is damaged?