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Why a Tuned Wind Chime is Better…
A windchime works when the wind blows on a “clapper” which will then strike one or two of the hanging chimes to produce a musical note. Wind chimes are more popularly made with hollow aluminum tubes. Many wind chime builders think that they have the most resonance, and are also lightweight. This is an important factor since there is less stress on the supporting pieces.
Many are designed to be “tuned”. What this means is each tube is cut to a calculated length and properly spaced to create a more harmonious relationship with the neighboring tube, thus producing an aesthetically pleasing sound. Formulas are used to produce a “tuned” wind chime so that its music is more melodic.
When listening to an un-tuned and a tuned wind chime, a clear difference can be heard. Some characteristics that can be easily spotted on a tuned wind chime include having the “clapper” strike each chime at about the middle of the tube. These chimes will also vary in the heights they are hung so that the complete sound can be heard in first, second and third harmonic.
In most cases, you’ll also find that tuned wind chimes will be pricier than un-tuned wind chimes. It makes sense as a tuned wind chime takes more time and effort to make with its precise cuts being achieved somewhat by trial and error.
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