Bar chimes (from English bar chimes – rod chimes) is a percussion musical instrument related to traditional Asian wind chimes. Another widely used name for this instrument is the mark tree, named after its inventor, studio percussionist Mark Stevens. He invented the bar chimes in 1967, but when he couldn't name it, percussionist Emil Richards called the instrument "mark tree." In Ukraine, the name "bar chimes," or simply "chimes," is more commonly used. Sound Metal tubes of different lengths produce sound when they collide with each other. A musician playing the bar chimes runs their hand or a metal stick along the tubes, causing them to move. This movement can create both ascending and descending sound waves. The tubes of the instrument are not tuned to specific notes, but the sound differences between adjacent tubes can vary from 1/5 tone to a semitone or more. Materials For the bases of our bar chimes, we use high-quality hardwoods, which add aesthetic appeal to the instrument and provide the necessary strength to hold the tubes. The tubes are primarily made of duralumin and occasionally brass. The Dili don workshop continuously experiments with new metals and sound variations, striving to achieve the perfect sound. Handmade by masters from east Ukraine The instrument is made of high quality materials and will last for many years. In the box you will find a fully assembled instrument and installation instructions. Characteristics Sound: High Size: from 150 mm to 290 mm Number of sound tubes: 28 - 32 Materials Wooden elements: acacia, oak, ash, pine + varnishing Sound tubes: aluminum Ropes: Polyamide
