Wind chimes can be a soothing, decorative and enjoyable way to introduce some music and personality into any outdoor location. Although they may seem rather simple, unique wind chimes come in a large variety of musical tunings, decorations and sizes all ensuring that you find the right one for your individual needs. Furthermore, you may choose from natural materials such as wood, Bamboo or something more unique such as Aluminum. Gone are the days of identical chimes which all sound the same, there are so many unique wind chimes on the market today that bringing pleasant, relaxing music to your backyard will be hassle-free.
In this hectic society, time for rest and relaxation is at a premium. There is a download available from iTunes which features the soothing sound of wind chimes for meditation. Explore the Feng Shui aspects of chime placement to maximize harmony in your life. There are special Feng Shui chimes which have been tuned to a scale obtained by throwing coins as directed by the ancient book of I Ching. What an enhancement for the practice of yoga or meditation. Take a moment from your busy day to enjoy the sound clips mentioned below. With all of the styles available, it’s possible to take a musical break to find the ones most suitable to your ear and decor.
Woodstock wind chimes are uniquely crafted and precision tuned to ensure that the most pleasant music possible reaches your ears. In addition, they are crafted to maintain quality and durability for many years to come. When choosing which type of unique wind chime to purchase, there are three categories to consider for outdoor use: Aluminum Wind Chimes, Bamboo & Solar Chimes or Bells and Gongs. For indoor use, there is a selection of small chimes which come with a stand which can be placed on a desk or table to catch the air current from circulation ducts. Each offers a distinct musicality and decorative element which makes choosing enjoyable.
Aluminum Wind Chimes
Aluminum wind chimes feature durable tubes which can be precision tuned. In fact, Woodstock Aluminum Wind Chimes offer a life-time tuning guarantee. These wind chimes offer a distinct change from earlier chimes which were visually beautiful but paid little heed to tonal quality. With the precision tuning developed by founder Gary Kvistad, these tubular bells are of symphonic quality. Follow this link, Aluminum Wind Chimes, to listen to some of the various tunings available. My personal favourites include the Gregorian chimes, which are available in five sizes, and the Pachelbel Canon chime. Price points for these chimes range from $49 to $154 per wind chime.
Bamboo & Solar Wind Chimes
Bamboo and solar chimes boast an ecologically friendly and sustainable build, as well as beautiful decorative elements. Their sound can be a bit more earthy and natural than that of the crisp aluminum wind chime, but their beauty also rests in the unique decoration. Bamboo chimes are tuned by hand and made of non-endangered, renewable bamboo. Included with these beautiful bamboo chimes are solar chimes which store the sun’s energy to provide illumination automatically when the sun sets. Prices range from $49 to $62 per chime.
Bells & Gongs
Garden ornaments are becoming increasingly popular in landscape design. When considering garden ornaments, a choice of garden bells or one of the gongs will provide a delight to the ear as well as the eye. One of my favourites is the Woodstock Water Bell FountainTM which contains brass bells sounded by the continuous flow of water, the ultimate “Water Music,” with apologies to Handel. This fountain combines the soothing sound of flowing water with the harmonious sounding of the brass bells producing an oasis of calm in a hectic society. These bells and gongs range in price from $44 to $176 and offer a number of options in unique garden decor.
Indoor Chimes
Indoor chimes are unique in that they can be placed as an accessory indoors wherever a slight air current will sound them. Feng Shui products have created a lot of interest of late, and there are two tuned chimes which are based on these principles. Another popular chime features the Amazing Grace song. Other options include a small Gregorian chime and a Peace chime. Woodstock wind chimes of this variety come in many decorative elements and styles, with prices ranging from $49 to $61 (which includes the stand) depending on your preferences.
Music has long been recognized as a potent force in relaxation. Tubular bells are believed to be the first musical instrument. Archaeologists have discovered drawings of them dating back 5000 years. Adding music such as this to your modern living quarters, indoors or out, is an easy way to reduce stress and add pleasure in your surroundings. Music therapy is becoming more common in schools and institutions. Add a simple variety of this therapy to your life, powered by the slightest breeze. With a wide variety of tunings from which to choose, you can experiment with various chimes to determine the ones that resonate with you. Hanging the chimes at different heights or in different places also changes the musical mix as they are activated by changing wind currents. All in all, this is customized music which is easy to enjoy, as wind power does all the work of “playing” the instrument.
