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The Stradivarius of Wind Chimes ®
These enchanting chimes blend old world
craftsmanship with the latest in technology - harmonizing art and science to
uplift the spirit and delight the senses. They are perfect for any gift
occasion.
Hand-crafted, one chime at a time.
Please click the Chime Name to go
to each Chime Page
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Once you hear and feel the quality purity and sustained tones of these chimes,
you will agree that we have the world's most perfect and peaceful wind chimes.
- Five sizes spanning four octaves
- Ten musical scales, plus the unique Westminster
- The amazing, 14' Basso Profundo wind chime
- Standard orchestral pitch (A 440)
- Black, powder-coated, aluminum alloy tubing
- Unique detachable wind catcher
for activity control for those extremely windy days and
our movable clapper provides an on/off option as well.
- Every component made in the
U.S.A.
- Durability also guaranteed:
- 7 years outdoors for Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano and Alto
-15 years outdoors for Tenor and Bass
-15 years outdoors Basso Profundo
CHIME SIZES
A symphony of choices
From 30 inch soprano chimes to the
astounding 14 foot Basso Profundo, the variety of sizes
and sounds of these amazingly beautiful chimes offer an
impressive array of options. All tunings except the
Westminster come in five pitch ranges (sizes). They
range from the smallest (highest pitch) - Soprano, to
the largest (lowest pitch), Basso Profundo, with Mezzo,
Alto, Tenor, Bass and Westminster in between.
The chimes have been designed so that their pitch ranges overlap and compliment each other.
Select one of the pitch ranges shown on the musical staff or one of the chimes in the image below for more information about that size.
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Familiar (Major) Tunings |
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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" and
it blends best with the Hawaiian. |
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Quartal
A musical palindrome, the Quartal
tuning is based on intervals of fourths and fifths. Its smooth and
serene sound captivated American composers, notably Aaron Copland and
Paul Hindemith, in the early twentieth century. |
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Chinese
The Chinese is structurally similar to
the Pentatonic and is the lightest and sweetest of our scales. It is
sure to evoke a sense of happiness. It's sweetness best compliments the
more serious Japanese and Balinese. |
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Mongolian
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Mongolian scale, 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. |
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Aquarian
An original Larry Roark composition,
the Aquarian mirrors the tranquil charm of an alpine lake or stream. It
combines beautifully with Mongolian, creating a complete "A" major
diatonic scale. |
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Exotic Tunings |
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| Gypsy
The ancient Gypsy tuning is still used throughout the Near East, from
Northern Africa to the Baltic. Its exotic mix of piquant strains and
haunting melodies blends with the Japanese. |
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Hawaiian
The Hawaiian scale is Polynesian in flavor,
reminiscent of a 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
multi-cultural effect. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Whole Tone
The Whole Tone scale transports one
outside the normal realm of experience. Originally popularized by the
composer Claude Debussy, it was also used on Star Trek to "beam up" a
celestial traveler. It is frequently heard on TV and movie soundtracks
to signify a dream sequence or a flashback. Try a Whole Tone ensemble
for an ethereal effect. |
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One Size Only |
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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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To listen to
all of the available chimes, click the Music Icon below:
Sizes (Across)/
Tunings (Down) |
Soprano
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Mezzo-
Soprano
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Alto
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Tenor
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Bass
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Westminster
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Basso Profundo
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