Woodstock 50 Inch Chimes of Ashokan Wind Chime

Catalog description

Woodstock 50 Inch Chimes of Ashokan Wind Chime, part number WS189, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $94.98.

Inspired by the breadth and beauty of the Ashokan Reservoir the Woodstock 50-Inch Chimes of Ashokan Wind Chime will captivate your ears with its deep majestic tones. The notes of the Chimes of Ashokan are F G Bb C and D. Together these notes form a universal pentatonic scale (five notes to the octave) that has been used in cultures old and new all over the world. This scale makes a fitting expression for the breathtaking Ashokan Reservoir which is situated in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. This area has inspired other works of art and music including Jay Unger's famous tune Ashokan Farewell which is heard in the Ken Burns 1990 TV miniseries The Civil War. The region is also the home of Woodstock Chimes where Garry and Diane Kvistad have been making the world's favorite chimes for 30 years.

This exclusive WindChime.com chime is meticulously crafted with durable cast aluminum tubes with a silver-anodized finish. The circular hanger that spaces the tubes the striker and the wind catcher are made of cherry wood which is not only beautiful but also able to produce exceptional tonal quality.

The awe-inspiring rich sound of this chime is due to that fact that Woodstock Chimes are precision tuned to exact frequencies and suspended accurately according to sound principles of musical acoustics. The ancient system of just intonation is used to guarantee the tonal purity of all Woodstock Chimes. Once you hear the beautiful tones created by these magical chimes you will understand why they are so popular around the world.

Wind Chime Length: The length of a wind chime is measured by the overall length of the chime (not tube length) - hanging hook to the end of the sail. This windchime is 50 inches long overall. About Woodstock ChimesCreated by professional musician Garry Kvistad Woodstock Chimes feature original and innovative designs that will add beauty and elegance to your home. Each chime has been tuned to create the purest most beautiful musical intervals. Kvistad incorporates tunings of scales from many different cultures throughout the world to create unique inspiring sounds and styles. It's easy to find the chime that's right for you at Woodstock home of the original precision-tuned wind chime.

• Aluminum
• Chimes
• Winds