The Stradivarius of Windchimes
- Black powder-coated aluminum alloy tubing
- Adjustable activity control
- Durability guaranteed for 7 years outdoors
- Length 30"
- Longest Tube 15"
- Tube Outside Diameter 7/8"
- Weight 2lbs.
- The meticulously handcrafted wind chimes are precision tuned to A440 (standard orchestral pitch).
- The elegant design features central tube suspension, with smoothly polished tube ends to prevent cord abrasion.
- The unique interchangeable / detachable windcatcher provides activity control.
- The chimes are designed to play in eight - ten mile per hour breezes. By replacing the windcatcher that comes on the chime with a larger windcatcher, less wind is needed; conversely, when the chime is installed in a windy location, a smaller windcatcher will be useful.
- Quality components and manufacturing make the chime highly durable and weather resistant.
- The tempered aluminum alloy tubing is custom-manufactured to exact specifications and will never rust.
- The tubing is coated with a sleek black corrosion protective finish that provides durability in all kinds of outdoor environments (acid rain, salt air, etc).
- Heavy gauge polished stainless steel rings provide sturdy support and enduring beauty.
- The tough UV stabilized synthetic braid cordage is highly resistant to abrasion, ultra-violet degradation, rot and mildew.
- Solid UV stabilized polyethylene clappers provide superior tonal quality and outdoor durability.
- All these features ensure a superior crafted wind chime.
All components are made in the U.S.A.
Companion Tunings - Musical scales that sound extra good together:
Familiar (Major Scales)
Pentatonic: One of our most popular tunings, the Pentatonic scale, is the
most widely used scale in the world,dating from ancient Greece. Its
pattern is familiar as the black notes of the piano keyboard. This chime
contains all the notes to "Amazing Grace" in our Soprano, Alto, and Bass
sizes. It blends well with the Hawaiian or the Westminster
Mongolian: The Mongolian tuning, a livelier version of the Chinese, is
reminiscent of church and temple bells. The major pentatonic scale in root
position in the key of "A", it harmonizes nicely with the Aquarian or
Quartal.
Chinese: The lighter tuning can be found deeply rooted in Chinese history.
Traditional instruments such as the Zheng (Chines Koto) are tuned to this
arrangement of notes. Its sweetness complements the more complex Japanese
and/or Balinese.
Exotic (More Complex Scales)
Balinese: The Balinese tuning recreates the magical strains of the
Indonesian Gamelan, at once joyous and plaintive. Balinese blends
harmoniously with Chinese and/or Japanese.
Hawaiian: The Hawaiian tuning is Polynesian in flavor, reminiscent of
tangy sweet & sour sauce and tropical island breezes. It combines the best
of major and minor pentatonic scales. Mix Hawaiian with Pentatonic for a
lovely multicultural effect.
Aquarian: An original Larry Roark composition, the Aquarian mirrors the
tranquil charm of an alpine or stream. It combines beautifully with the
Mongolian, creating a complete "A" major diatonic scale.
Japanese: The distinctive tones of the Japanese tuning are at once deeply
soothing and provocative. Its drama complements the more light-hearted
Chinese and/or Balinese.
Whole Tone: The Whole Tone tuning with its unique dreamlike character, was
originally popularized by impressionist composer Cluaude Debussy. It is
frequently used in TV and film scores for underwater, flashback and dream
sequences. It is familiar to many as the "beaming up" sound effect from
the television's original Star Trek.
Westminster: Pealing the familiar tones of London's "Big Ben", this chime
emulates the rich harmonics of cathedral bells. To create an ensemble, add
Pentatonic or perhaps Hawaiian.
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