Wind Chimes Quick Buying Guide

What to Look for when buying a Wind Chime:

1. The number of tubes that a wind chime has determines the number of notes that it can play. Wind chimes with many tubes have the ability to combine more sounds and create different harmonies. Wind chimes with fewer tubes ensure a smaller range of well-tuned sound.
   
   
2. The tube finish on wind chimes primarily affects overall visual appeal. Since wind chimes are usually on display for all to see, this can be just as important as getting the right wind chime sound.
   
   
3. Overall wind chime length determines the tone and depth of the sound. Longer wind chimes produce lower, fuller tones, while shorter wind chimes produce higher pitched tones.
   
   
4. The wind chime's clapper is the piece that comes into contact with the tubes. The point of contact is carefully calculated to provide the best possible sound.
   
   
5. The size of the wind chime sail determines how much wind is needed to cause the wind chime to sound. Most of our wind chimes are designed to begin chiming in eight to ten mph breezes. This is a desirable size because a less substantial sail would compromise durability, while a larger, heavier sail would result in less sound.
   
   

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Material

The primary material choices for wind chimes are Metal, Bamboo, Ceramic and Glass. This brief wind chime material overview will help you decide on a wind chime that's right for you.

Metal wind chimes are the most popular because of their durability and high tuning accuracy. Only metal wind chimes can be tuned to specific tones and notes. Metal wind chimes come in a variety of melodies, and can even be tuned to well-known songs and themes.

Metal wind chimes are also weatherproof and rust resistant. You don't have to worry about them chipping or losing their beauty, so they'll last year after year.

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Bamboo wind chimes are not as durable as metal wind chimes, but they are designed to provide beautiful, soothing sounds. The tones of bamboo wind chimes are hollow, deep and resonant. Although they cannot be tuned, these wind chimes can emulate relaxing sounds like rain or exotic drums.

Since bamboo is a plant, it is lightweight and some splitting can occur. It may happen to some degree in your wind chime, though this has but a minimal effect on sound quality.

Choose bamboo wind chimes for a natural and environmentally friendly way to relieve stress, with tones that will soothe the soul.

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Ceramic and glass wind chimes are typically chosen for their decorative style and color rather than for their sound. These wind chimes are often available in such whimsical themes because it is relatively easy to design complex shapes and patterns from glass and ceramic materials.

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If you are looking for a unique gift, these are the perfect wind chimes. They add a lovely dimension to any environment, and are an inexpensive way to accent both outdoor and indoor areas. Many wind chimes in this category are made specifically for decorative use inside the home.

Design

Tubular wind chimes are the most popular wind chime design. These wind chimes are available in a vast array of styles and sizes to suit any location. Tubular wind chimes are made of several vertically hanging tubes, with each tube lending its own tone.

A tubular wind chime with tubes of varying length sounds great and offers exceptional visual appeal. Tubular wind chimes are typically aluminum or pewter.

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Bell wind chimes are made out of one or more bells. These wind chimes are available in traditional styles or in unique contemporary styles with modern, geometrically designed bells. Most of our bell wind chimes are made of brass.

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Door chimes aren't exactly wind chimes, but they are still a great way to welcome guests when they come to your home. These chimes can be hung on the door itself or on the outer frame. Their sound tells your guests that they are entering a friendly and cheerful place.

Door chimes also act as a simple and inexpensive security measure. A door chime will alert you when someone enters your home or business. Our door chimes are made of copper, aluminum or bamboo.