Meinl Saturn Gong 32", 147,85 Hz, D2

Orbital frequencies

By calculating the planetary constellations in our solar system, Hans Cousto managed to determine the exact frequencies of the individual planets and asteroids in relation to the Sun. Decisive factors in this process were, on the one hand, the time required for the object to make a single orbit around the sun, which is located in the centre, and, on the other hand, the duration of the rotation around its own axis itself. By multiple octavation of these recorded frequency ranges, a sound audible to the human ear can be derived and converted into various instruments.

History and areas of application

The assumption that the entire universe is based on tonal harmonies is not a modern idea. Already the legendary Pythagoras and his followers saw a close connection between tonal harmonies and the peculiarities of the celestial bodies known to them. Numerous theories and treatises have always been concerned with this phenomenon and are mainly used in esotericism and musical therapies.

Sonic Energy Collection

The instrument range of the renowned manufacturer Meinl is based on this concept of musical healing and offers bars, gongs, energy chimes, singing bowls and cymbals in the moods of all the planets of our solar system. All of them are ideally suited for spherical, meditative and healing sound experiences; alone or in a group.

MEINL Saturn Gong Features:

• Meinl - Sonic Energy Collection
• Made in Germany 
• diameter: 81 cm (32")
• Frequency: 147.85 Hz 
• Sound: D2 
• Shifted 440 Hz 
• Standard tuning: A4/a' = 443.05 Hz