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Summary: Great sound... but......
Comment: it rarely chimes... that is, unless there is a gale force wind. The sound is beautiful, and has wonderful rich tones that resonates long after the chime has been struck. My only complaint is the frequency of the "chiming". Light, even moderate winds barely get the clapper into motion, and unless its a very windy day, or before a storm (which you dont want to be outside anyhow) it rarely makes it voice heard.
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Summary: WoodStock Tibetian Prayer Wind Chimes...
Comment: I bought this chime set and have enjoyed it greatly! As a result of my enjoyment, I've also given several WoodStock chime sets to friends and family to share the joy. The reason I rate 4/5 instead of 5/5 is because this particular chime set requires a heavier breeze than the others to get it to chime but I have no regrets and recommend it highly.
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Summary: The Japanese Composer
Comment: Just a comment on Jeff's customer review. In my editorial review of the Windchime, I identified the windchime as "inspired by the work of famous Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu" because it is. It's not that the sounds reminded *me* of Takemitsu (it sounded like, well, a WINDCHIME to me!), but that the notes were specifically chosen by Woodstock Percussion to honor Takemitsu's work.I do indeed write floridly (since I write many of the Outdoor Living reviews "florid" seems appropriate, if you'll excuse my pun), but in the case Takemitsu I was simply stating the facts, ma'am. Er, sir. ;)
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Summary: Deeper tones than the usual chime.
Comment: I bought this chime for my sister's new house. She loves it. I'm not trying to make a value judgment here, just tell you what you're getting. The average wind chime has much smaller diameter and shorter tubes, with a high-pitched tone. Because most chimes are also lighter, the chimes more easily touch each other, and so chime more often than this one does.
The Tibetan chimes have a deeper tone, which is very soft as well. I couldn't hear them as well as most chimes, through the wall of the house. It is clanged by a wooden clapper about halfway up the length of the chimes, driven by a small wooden triangle below the chimes, attached to the same string. I have noticed that because of its design, it does not chime nearly as much, especially in light winds. The wooden triangle seems to spin around as much as it pulls the clanger into the chimes. All the materials are very good, and I expect it will last for years.
I've got to say, the florid verbage in Amazon's and the manufacturer's reviews seem a bit much. Perhaps some people think of Japan's great wind-chime master when they hear a chime, but I just think they sound relaxing, which is reason enough to have one. I don't intend to worship at it anytime soon, however.
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Summary: Love this Wind Chime!
Comment: My sister got this chime for my birthday. I love it! It has the best sound of any chime I have ever heard! Beautiful.
