Description
Contrabass Chimes is an outdoor musical instrument designed to bring deep, resonant sound into large-scale playgrounds and public spaces. Its tall, vertical arrangement creates a strong visual presence while inviting users to engage with sound through movement and interaction.
This system includes seven chimes, each producing a low, sustaining tone that supports rhythmic exploration and sensory engagement. The range of heights allows users to experience variation in pitch while encouraging both individual and group play. It promotes coordination, timing, and collaborative interaction, making it well-suited for inclusive environments.
Built for durability, the system uses chimes designed to withstand outdoor conditions while maintaining consistent tonal quality. The materials resist corrosion, UV exposure, and wear, helping ensure long-term performance. The size and spacing of the chimes allow sound to carry effectively in open environments.
Ideal for parks, music gardens, and large interactive spaces, Contrabass Chimes can be arranged in different layouts, including curved or circular configurations. Each set includes two mallet poles and four mallets, with additional chimes available to expand the musical range.
Specifications:
• Style: Chime
• Tonal Quality: Bass/Sustaining
• Notes: 7
• Note Material: Anodized Aluminum
• Resonated: No
• Key/Scale: C Major Pentatonic
• Range: Bass/Tenor
• Mallets: 4 Gray Mallets
• Dimensions: Each chime is 4” in diameter
• Heights: 104.25″, 100.5″, 98.5″, 95.5″, 93″, 91.5″, 88″
*Finished height varies based on mounting, post style, and desired age group
