GONG EXPLORATIONS – 3-Day Workshop

Exploring touch, tone, and transformation through the art of gong playing. This five-day immersion offers a comprehensive study of gong technique, tone, rhythm, and awareness. Participants will refine their sound, develop coordination and hand independence , develop their sonic language and deepen listening. Focus Areas Include: • Mallet Work & Grip: Pivot grip, movement, and mallet control for precision and expression. • Strokes & Techniques: Drone, toning, and two-handed strokes; muting, dampening, and hand independence. • Tone & Dynamics: Sculpting sound, working with directions of change, and exploring dynamics. • Rhythm & Time: Developing patterns, timing, and long-form rhythmic endurance. • Listening & Ensemble Work: Attuning to overtones, space, and group interaction. • Overtones & Friction: Exploring continuous tones, harmonic layers, and textural soundscapes. Gong Explorations provides a strong foundation in the language of the gong — cultivating technique, control, and musical awareness through deep listening and hands-on exploration. —————-