{"product_id":"flume","title":"Flumie or Flumi Gong Specialized Friction Mallet","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFlumi Gong Specialised Friction Mallet\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlock a deeper, richer voice from your gong with the Flumi Gong Specialised Friction Mallet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for friction playing, the Flumi allows you to create long, sustained tones, deep resonances and rich layers of harmonics that are very different from the sounds produced by striking a gong. By gently drawing the friction head across the surface of the gong, the instrument gradually begins to vibrate and “sing”, opening up a wonderfully expressive range of sounds. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003egong baths, sound meditation, sound healing, therapeutic work and personal gong practice\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Flumi gives you another way to explore the full sonic potential of your gong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use a Flumi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreates sustained, evolving tones\u003c\/strong\u003e through friction rather than impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrings out rich harmonics and resonances\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be difficult to achieve with a conventional mallet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for creating gentle soundscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e during meditation and gong baths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllows greater control and subtlety\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it possible to gradually build and shape the sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderful tool for \u003cstrong\u003eexperienced gong practitioners and those exploring friction playing for the first time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key to playing is a gentle, controlled movement across the gong's surface. Take your time and experiment with different areas of the gong, pressure and speed—small changes can produce surprisingly different tonal responses. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful addition to any gong player's toolkit, the Flumi opens the door to a whole new dimension of gong sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: friction mallets require a gentle technique. Always follow the care and playing guidance appropriate to your particular gong.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort product version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlumi Gong Specialised Friction Mallet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explore the deeper, more subtle side of gong playing. This specialist friction mallet is designed to draw out long, sustained tones and rich harmonics by gently gliding across the gong's surface. Ideal for gong baths, sound meditation, sound healing and expressive gong practice, the Flumi offers a wonderfully different way to make your gong sing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tranquility Glastonbury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56251140014465,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/0553\/0753\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep12_2026_07_15_23PM.png?v=1789236962","url":"https:\/\/tranquilityglastonbury.co.uk\/products\/flume","provider":"Tranquility Glastonbury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}