Paiste Planet Gongs (aka Tam Tams) are specialized tools for daily renewal, harmony and well being. Planet gongs acquire their name because the fundamental frequency of each one is based on the frequency of orbital properties of various celestial bodies in our solar system, including though not limited to the sun, earth and moon.

Playing a Planet Gong at soft to medium volumes is an effective and fun way to increase relaxation, peacefulness, renewal and creativity.

Paiste Planet Gongs

Listed from Lowest to Highest Fundamental Pitch

38” Sun Gong, B1

38” Sedna Gong, C2

38” Earth Gong, C#2

36” Pluto Gong, C#2

32” Mercury Gong, C#2

30" Platonic Year Gong, F2

28" Jupiter Gong, F#2

28" Sidereal Day Gong, G2

24" Neptune Gong, G#2

24" Uranus Gong, G#2

24" Synodic Moon Gong, G#2

24" Venus Gong, A2

24" Sidereal Moon Gong, A#2

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Paiste Planet Gongs

The basic design of Paiste's Planet gongs are the same as the Paiste Symphonic gongs, however Planets gongs are more refined since their fundamental tone is tuned. For example, every Planet Sun gong's fundamental frequency is tuned to B (B1); every Sedna gong is tuned to C and so on. Like Symphonics, all size Planet gongs are hand hammered to produce warm, massaging bass and rich, harmonious overtones. Planet gongs are exceptional for sound massages, sound baths, mediation and sound therapy.

Paiste Planet Gong sizes range from 24 to 38 inches. Every size produces deep, warm sounds and harmonizing overtones, though of course, the larger the gong, the lower the bass tone and greater the dynamics. In addition, to the rich & beautiful sounds of each Planet gong, since they are tuned one can make musical chords from multiple Planets. In turn, one is reproducing and reflecting the harmony of the spheres.

Each Paiste Planet gong is a beautiful work of art, pleasing for the eyes, ears and heart.

Planetary Symbols

The Planetary Astronomical Symbols
The Sun: A shield with a circle inside
Mercury: The head and winged cap of Mercury
Venus: The female symbol
Earth: A globe bisected by meridian lines into four quarters
The Moon: A crescent
Mars: The shield and spear of the god of war; also the male symbol
Jupiter: A hieroglyph of the eagle, Jove's bird
Saturn: An ancient scythe or sickle
Uranus: Combined devices indicating the Sun plus the spear of Mars
Neptune: The trident of Neptune Dwarf Planet
Pluto: A monogram made up of P and L in Pluto (and also the initials of Percival Lowell, who predicted its discovery)

More about Planet Gongs

Many people find that certain frequencies are especially pleasing, relaxing and even healing. Planet Gongs allow one to select and work with such frequencies.

Planet Gongs harness the power of sound and are very effective for sound massages, sound baths and even therapeutic settings.

The bass along with a multitude frequencies massage, bathe & stimulate the very cells of the player and listeners. The played in a soothing manner, this typically relaxes those who are hearing and listening. In many listeners and players the soothing bass and overtones open and unblock physical and mental blockages.

The fundamental tone of each Planet Gong is based on calculations by Hans Cousto. In 1981 Hans Cousto was given credit for being the first person to calculate the theoretical frequency of the sun (source: Home22.inet.tele.dk).

According to Paiste, their Planet Gongs "resonate harmonically with the cycles of the cosmos, communicating to us what has been known since antiquity as the music of the spheres. Mysterious in sound color, Planet Gongs convey an unusual atmosphere."

Planet Gongs are most soothing and effective when played with love at soft to medium volumes.

Paiste Gong Anatomy & Striking Areas