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For thousands of years people all over the world have created wind instruments. The oldest date back 30,000 years when hollow bones were made into flutes, or hung from sinew in the breeze. Egyptians used bronze to make wind chimes and bamboo has been used for thousands of years in the orient.

In high quality chimes, precise mathematic formulas are used to increase the fundamental tones in each tube length. Holes must be drilled precisely at 22.4% of the total length to maximize the sound of each tube so that it blends with the other notes of the chime.

Hang your redwood chime securely where the breeze can play you a soothing melody and so that it does not fall during heavier winds. Redwood is a natural durable building material that does not rot, and bugs don’t like it. The wood is composed of very long fibers and has exceptional strength. The cording is a marine-strength cordage used in commercial fishing nets. The spar varnish used on the wood will age naturally over time to a soft gray patina. (Note: Copper tubing will develop a lovely patina over time that produces a soft grayish green weathering – this is normal for copper.)

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Example of Style #3 Example of Style #2

Approximate sizes and costs:

Style #1 $145 Aluminum Overall Length approx 50" Longest tube approx 30"
Style #2 $120 Aluminum Overall Length approx 34" Longest tube approx 24"
Style #3 $ 95 Copper Overall Length approx 44" Longest tube approx 24"
Style #4 $ 75 Copper Overall Length approx 38" Longest tube approx 12"