Meinl Sonic energy guide

The range covers everything from gongs and singing bowls to handpans, steel tongue drums and kalimbas, making it a great place to explore if you're interested in sound, meditation or simply trying something new.

Andertons has worked closely with Meinl Sonic Energy at the Mind Body Spirit Festival, helping introduce visitors to the world of sound and vibration. Together, we've showcased a range of Meinl Sonic Energy instruments, including gongs, singing bowls and other sound therapy instruments, giving people the chance to experience them for themselves.

It’s a great opportunity to bring the Meinl Sonic Energy experience to life, with Andertons helping visitors discover instruments that are designed to be explored, enjoyed and experienced by everyone – no musical background required.

Gongs are one of the biggest parts of the Meinl Sonic Energy range. You'll find Wind Gongs, Chau Gongs, Planetary Tuned Gongs and Chakra Gongs, all offering their own unique sound.

Larger gongs produce a deep, powerful sound with plenty of sustain, while smaller models are easier to handle and transport.

Singing bowls produce a long, sustained sound when struck or played around the edge. They're particularly popular for meditation, relaxation and sound baths, but they're also enjoyable instruments in their own right.

Meinl offers both traditional metal singing bowls and crystal singing bowls, with different sizes and tunings available.

Steel tongue drums are simple to play and produce a gentle, melodic sound. They're a great choice if you want an instrument that's easy to pick up, with many models designed so that the notes work naturally together.

Meinl offers a range of sizes and tunings, from compact instruments to larger models with more notes.

Handpans are played with your hands and produce a distinctive, resonant sound. They're a great choice if you want something that's both a musical instrument and a relaxing way to create sound.

Meinl's handpans are available in different tunings, giving you plenty of options to find a sound you like.

We don't often stock these, but we can order them in. Just reach out to a member of our drum team for help!

Kalimbas, also known as thumb pianos, are small instruments played with your thumbs. They're easy to learn, portable and affordable, making them a great introduction to Meinl Sonic Energy.

Different designs offer slightly different sounds and features, including models with built-in pickups.

The Meinl Sonic Energy range also includes chimes, tuning forks, bells and other sound-making instruments. These are great for adding gentle sounds and textures to a collection, or for use alongside larger instruments such as gongs and singing bowls.

If you're new to Sonic Energy, singing bowls, steel tongue drums and kalimbas are all easy places to start.

For something bigger and more immersive, a gong or crystal singing bowl could be the way to go, while handpans and steel tongue drums are great choices if you want to play melodies.

There's no right or wrong choice – it simply comes down to the sound you enjoy.

Meinl Sonic Energy offers a huge variety of instruments that go beyond traditional percussion. Whether you're interested in music, meditation, relaxation or simply exploring new sounds, there's plenty to discover.

Andertons stocks a wide range of Meinl Sonic Energy instruments and accessories, so why not explore the collection and find something that catches your ear?