- Overall Length - 60"
Longest Tube - 39" Weight (lbs) - 27 Tube O.D. - 2"
Pentatonic - one of the most popular tunings. The Pentatonic scale is the most widely used scale in the world, dating from ancient Greece. It's pattern is familiar as the black notes of the piano keyboard. This chime contains all the notes to "Amazing Grace" in our Soprano, Alto, and Bass sizes. It blends well with the Hawaiian or the Westminster.
Quartal - A musical palindrome, the Quartal tuning is based on interals of fourths and fifths. Its smooth and serene sound captivated American composers, notable Aaron Copland and Pau Hindemith in the early twentieth century.
Chinese - This lighter tuning can be found deeply rooted in Chinese history. Traditional instruments such as the Zheng (Chinese Koto) are tuned to this arrangement of notes.
Mongolian - The Mongolian tuning, 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.
Hawaiian - The Hawaiian tuning 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 multicultural effect.
Whole Tone - The Whole Tone tuning, with its unique dreamlike character, was originally popularized by impressionist composer Claude Debussy. It is frequently used in TV and film scores for underwater, flashback, and dream sequences.
Aquarian - an original Larry Roark composition, the Aquarian mirrors the tranquil charm of an alpine lake or stream. It combines beautifully with the Mongolian, creating a complete "A" major diatonic scale.
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