The Meinl Sonic Energy Tingsha are true to the classic Tibetan cymbals. This instrument consists of two metal plates located at each end of a cord. To produce the bell sound, simply gently strike the cymbals together. The uniqueness of this instrument lies in the interval between the two cymbals. This interval is one octave higher than the alpha state of our brain. When hearing the sounds that each cymbal shares through their harmonics and listening to the jump between them, it is easier to enter a meditative state. Tingshas are also used to release blockages in a person's vibrational field as well as in an environment.