This unique suspension design allows the chimes to resonate longer and clearer. Grace Note Chimes' thicker tubing creates a richer sound. The thinner the tube, the thinner the sound. The correct ratio of the wall thickness to the tube diameter is essential in creating the purest tone. Grace Note Chimes tubes are custom made to achieve this critical ratio.
Tempered aluminum is a better conductor of sound than brass or bronze.
It requires less wind to activate Grace Note Chimes , due to added length on the center strings. The lightweight aluminum windplate also contributes to the ease of play of Grace Note Chimes . Unlike the heavier wooden wind plates of other chimes, the aluminum is weather resistant. The chord and notes of Grace Note Chimes are engraved on the windplate. Web Master .