Wind Chimes

Choosing the right chime for your patio or outdoor decor is crucial when your talking about having the sound of relaxation. There are many different types of wind chimes from bamboo to hand tuned metal and each one has a different look and sound. If your looking for a more high melodic type chime you ay want to go with a a small metal hand tuned one. Typically the larger or longer the chime the lower tone is emits. Bamboo wind chimes are a great choice if you have tropical decor or if you just like the sounds of the south pacific. These are just a few ideas that may help you with your choice and if your looking for something in particular let us know by contacting us.

The history of wind chimes:

Wind chimes were originally derived from Indian wind bells. By the second century, wind bells were being displayed on pagodas with the belief that they scared away birds and evil spirits. Wind bells were soon brought to China where they were hung in homes, temples and palaces. Glass wind bells were made in Japan and have been produced since ancient times. Wind chimes were hung to bring good luck as a tradition in Asia and are frequently used in Feng Shui. They are now used in all types of home decor and are commonly used in music as a percussion instrument. Most people don't realize that the tone quality of a wind chime largely depends on the material of the object hitting them.