Music of the Spheres - Whole Tone Alto Windchime

Claude Debussy, inspired by Balinese music at the 1896 Paris Exposition, began composing with this (whole tone) atonal scale, used for example in his piece "La Mer". Later, television's original Star Trek used it in the "beaming up" sequences. TV and film scores frequently feature it for underwater scenes, dream and "flashback" sequences. The Alto size delivers a delicacy of sound with deeper resonance.

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Features:
- Tough synthetic cordage is highly resistant to abrasion, ultra-violet degradation, rot and mildew. Central tube suspension with smoothly polished tube ends prevent cord abrasion typical of other, less labor-intensive suspension techniques.
- Heavy gauge polished stainless steel rings provide sturdy support and enduring beauty.
- Tempered aluminum alloy tubing will never rust.
- Corrosion-protective black powder coated finish preserves chime's appearance and increases durability in hostile environments (acid rain, salt air).
- Tubes are tuned to A440, standard orchestral pitch, using the latest in technology.
- Solid polyethylene clappers provide superior tonal quality and outdoor durability.
- The windcatcher, of the same finish and material as the tubes, is the ideal size, weight, and shape for optimal chime performance in 8 - 10 mph wind velocity.
- The windcatcher hook assembly provides simple but effective method of varying the chime's activity level.
- The clapper slides on the central cord up into the ring creating a convenient "off-on" feature.
- Windcatchers can also be easily removed to subdue chime activity under blustery conditions.
- 7 year Manufacturer's Warranty

Handmade and tuned in the USA since 1989.
Dimensions: 50" Overall Length

Music of the Spheres - The Stradivarius of Wind Chimes!
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