The Contrabass Chimes are seven giant anodized aluminum tubes, each 4" in diameter and between about 7 and 9 ft tall, that give a deep, long-ringing bass tone. They are tuned to C major pentatonic.
The chimes can be set in a line or in a horseshoe, which surrounds players with sound. The set includes two mallet poles and four mallets, and more chimes can be added. They feature in the Premium and Sculptural ensembles.
Specifications:
Style: Chime
Notes: 7
Material: Anodized aluminum
Resonated: No
Key/Scale: C major pentatonic
Range: Bass/tenor
Mallets: 4, on 2 mallet poles
Chime heights: 104-1/4", 100-1/2", 98-1/2", 95-1/2", 93", 91-1/2" and 88"
Finished height depends on the mounting, post style and age group.
Freenotes Harmony Park instruments are made in the United States and built to stay outdoors year-round. BDI Play Designs supplies and installs them across Alberta; see our assembly and installation service.
