The 432 hertz wind chime
This wind chime is built around a 432 hertz base tone, with overtones at 864, 1296, 1728 and 2160 hertz. Many people find 432 hertz tuning particularly pleasant to the ear and link it to natural rhythms. Hung on a terrace or a garden branch, it brings you a calm, warm sound with every movement of the breeze.
What it brings to daily life
The 432 hertz tone suits quiet evening rest, meditation or yoga practice. Music researcher Maria Renold reported that nine out of ten listeners preferred the 432 hertz tone to 440 hertz. The adjectives they used were correct, peaceful, complete and sunny.
Material and size
The pipes are made of aluminium, about 1 centimetre in diameter, with lengths between 22 and 42 centimetres. The holder and striker are wooden. The full wind chime is 85 centimetres long and weighs 452 grams. The tuning accuracy is within ±0.25 percent, so you will hear a clear, accurate tone for many years.
Where to hang it
Place it where the breeze can move the pipes freely: on the edge of a porch, on a balcony or beside a garden pavilion. Do not hang it in a place exposed to very strong wind, as much knocking will wear the wooden holder. A gentle breeze and a few hours of sun bring out the full sound of the chime for you.
Care and storage
In winter, bring the wind chime indoors and wipe the pipes with a soft, dry cloth. The wooden holder can be lightly oiled with a drop of linseed oil from time to time so the surface does not dry out. Do not leave it in prolonged rain, and you will continue to enjoy the warm, round sound for many years.