F major: a warm, round base colour
This Power Chimes set is tuned in F major, with the notes c4, f4 and a4. F major is among the warmest and roundest of the major keys: cheerful without ever being loud. If you are looking for a soft, calming shimmer, this tuning is a good choice.
The three notes: c4, f4, a4
Struck individually the bars give separate notes; a single sweep produces a blended chord. Since all three notes come from the same harmony there is no wrong order - it sounds beautiful without sheet music or any musical training.
The 17.5 cm holder and the long decay
The bars are mounted in a beech holder measuring 17.5 x 6.2 x 3.5 cm, which can also be used as a handle. Carefully selected components give the clean attack and the long, even decay.
Who will enjoy this tuning?
Music teachers, sound therapists, yoga instructors and studio musicians alike. The 440 Hz reference pitch lets it play alongside any conventionally tuned instrument, and its small size means it fits into any bag.
Striking and damping
Struck one by one the bars give clean, separate notes; a single sweep merges them into a chord. The decay is long, so it is worth learning to damp as well: touch the bars with your palm and the sound stops at once. That way you can play the chimes in rhythm, not only as a sustained, floating surface of sound.