9 Chakra Singing Bowl Set - Which Nine Bowls and How They Are Chosen
A 9 chakra singing bowl set has nine bowls: one for each of the seven chakras, plus one for the Earth Star below the feet and one for the Soul Star above the head. The nine are not made to their notes; they are chosen one by one, after your order arrives, so that they sit together as a set.
Key takeaways
- Nine bowls means the seven chakra bowls plus an Earth Star bowl and a Soul Star bowl.
- The seven follow C to B in the Vedic mapping, and the two extra bowls sit below and above them.
- The set is matched by selection, because a hand-hammered bowl's note is discovered, not made.
- You order it as a request, by telling us your tradition, your size range and the notes you want.
What is in a 9 chakra singing bowl set?
It is a set of 7 with two more bowls. The two extra bowls stand for the two chakras that the nine chakra system places outside the body.
| # | Bowl | Where the chakra is placed | Note in the Vedic mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earth Star | Below the feet | A deep note below the Root |
| 2 | Root | Base of the spine | C |
| 3 | Sacral | Lower belly | D |
| 4 | Solar Plexus | Upper belly | E |
| 5 | Heart | Centre of the chest | F |
| 6 | Throat | Throat | G |
| 7 | Third Eye | Between the eyebrows | A |
| 8 | Crown | Top of the head | B |
| 9 | Soul Star | Above the head | A high note above the Crown |
The meaning of the two outer chakras is covered in our 9 chakra system guide. This page is about the bowls themselves.
Which notes are used for the Earth Star and Soul Star bowls?
There is no single agreed note for these two. The seven chakra notes are widely shared, but the two outer bowls change from maker to maker.
- Soul Star: often a high C, the next note above the Crown's B.
- Earth Star: a deep note below the Root's C, and different makers use a low B or a low F.
So tell us if your teacher uses specific notes. If you leave it open, Sunita chooses the two outer bowls from her experience in practice, so that they sit with your seven.
How are the nine bowls chosen?
A hand-hammered bowl's note is discovered, not made. Each bowl is hammered, then carved or engraved if the design calls for it, and only then is its sound judged.
That is why a set is matched by selection. After your order arrives, Sunita plays the bowls and chooses nine that hold their notes against each other.
Nine is harder than seven, because every extra bowl is one more note that has to sit with all the others. Our 7 chakra singing bowl set guide explains the same work for the smaller set.
Want a set of 9 matched for you?
Tell us your tradition, your size range and that you want nine bowls. The request is free, and Sunita reads every one herself.
What sizes does a set of 9 come in?
Our sets come in four size ranges. The range changes the weight, the depth of the sound and how easy the set is to carry.
| Size range | What it is like |
|---|---|
| Equal 5 inch | All bowls the same size, compact and easy to carry |
| 4 to 8 inch | A light graded set for home and travel |
| 5 to 10 inch | A full graded set, and Sunita's favourite range |
| 8 to 12 inch | Large, heavy bowls for studios and body work |
The Root bowl is not always the largest. In a set of 9 the Earth Star bowl is deeper than the Root, and in an equal 5 inch set every bowl is the same size. Our post on chakra singing bowl set sizes goes through each range.
Should you buy a set of 7 or a set of 9?
- Choose 7 if you are learning the chakras, because the seven are the base of every system.
- Choose 9 if you already follow the nine chakra system and want a bowl to begin and end each session.
- Start with 7 and add two later if you are unsure, since the new bowls are chosen to sit with the ones you own.
Good sets of 7 to start from are the 7 chakra hand-beaten set, the 7 chakra colour set and the full moon set of 7. All of them are in our chakra singing bowl sets.
If you are still comparing the systems, read 7, 9 or 12 chakras - which system should you follow.
How do you play a set of 9?
A common order is Earth Star first, then Root up to Crown, then Soul Star. To finish, come back down to the Earth Star.
Playing order depends on the tradition, Tibetan or Vedic, so follow the one you were taught. The fourth part of our free singing bowl healing course, on the larger chakra systems, covers sets beyond seven.
What are the common mistakes with a 9 chakra set?
- Expecting fixed notes: assuming every set of 9 uses the same two outer notes, when makers differ.
- Buying nine loose bowls: collecting nine single bowls that were never chosen to sit together.
- Judging by size: thinking the Root must be the largest bowl in the row.
- Skipping the seven: starting with nine before the seven chakra order feels familiar.
- Not checking: never reading the notes of the set once it arrives.
What should you do when the set arrives?
Play each bowl into our free live singing bowl tuner and write down the nine notes. A hand-hammered bowl rarely lands exactly on a piano note, so a reading a little above or below is normal.
A mallet and a cushion come with every bowl, and engraving is free. The set is dispatched from Kathmandu in 3-4 business days by DHL Express.
Frequently asked questions
What is in a 9 chakra singing bowl set?
Nine bowls: one for each of the seven chakras, plus one for the Earth Star below the feet and one for the Soul Star above the head.
What notes are in a 9 chakra singing bowl set?
In the Vedic mapping the seven chakra bowls are C, D, E, F, G, A and B. The Earth Star bowl is a deeper note below the Root and the Soul Star bowl is a higher note above the Crown, and there is no single agreed note for these two.
What is the difference between a 7 and a 9 chakra singing bowl set?
A set of 9 is a set of 7 with two more bowls. The extra bowls stand for the Earth Star and the Soul Star, which give a session a clear place to begin and to end.
Can I add two bowls to my set of 7 to make a set of 9?
Yes. Tell us the notes of the seven you own, and the two new bowls are chosen to sit with them.
Which bowl is the largest in a 9 chakra set?
It depends on the size range you choose. In a graded set the deepest bowl is usually the largest, and in an equal 5 inch set all nine are the same size, so the Root bowl is not always the largest.
In what order do you play a 9 chakra singing bowl set?
A common order is Earth Star first, then Root up to Crown, then Soul Star, and back down to the Earth Star to finish. Playing order depends on the tradition, Tibetan or Vedic.
How long does a 9 chakra singing bowl set take to send?
The nine bowls are chosen after your order arrives, and the set is dispatched from Kathmandu in 3-4 business days by DHL Express.
Not ready for nine yet?
See our chakra sets of 3, 5 and 7 bowls. You can add the Earth Star and Soul Star bowls later.
