If you are planning on hanging your chimes outside, then you are going to want to make sure that they are built to last in the weather. Unlike indoor chimes, outdoor chimes will be exposed to wind, rain, and more humidity. This means that they are more likely to lose their color in the and fade. Wood components may start to crack and dry out or even decay after a period of time. Aluminum, copper, and steel will eventually start to corrode and the chimes will not look as nice as what they did when they were brand new. For these reasons, you have to make sure that the chimes are protected against the weather so that they last.

One thing that you need to make sure of is that the chimes are strung in a way that will keep them from getting tangled in the wind. This can happen when the wind is strong and starts to blow the bells or the tubes of the chime around in a violent fashion. While you should always bring the chimes inside in the event of strong winds, it is best that they can handle some degree of strong wind.

Next, they need to be protected against moisture. All of the wood components need to be varnished and sealed so that they don't' crack and decay from humidity and rain. Metal components need to be protected from rust or corrosion depending on the kind of metal used. For example, copper will normally last longer than steel because it doesn't rust. However, even copper needs to be polished from time to time or it will start to turn green. In both cases, if the metal is protected from corrosion, the chimes will last longer.

Many people purchase chimes because they love the musical sounds that the chimes make. However, the sound will be different depending on a few different factors. One factor is if the chimes use tubes or they use other materials such as shells. Chimes that do not use tubes will make a higher pitched sound since the decorations are not large enough for a bass sound. On the other hand, chimes that use tubes can produce a variety of different notes. Most chimes are made with tubes.

When the chime tube is longer, it will produce a lower pitched sound which is referred to as bass. Bass sounds are high energy sound waves that have a long wavelength and have a lower pitch. Short tubes are just the opposite and will produce high pitched notes that have lower energy sound waves that are shorter in length and have a higher sound. Of course, the tubes can be of any length which means that there can be notes in just about every single pitch as well.

This can make for some creative combinations of sounds. For example, if you like a range of sounds then you can look for chimes that a variety of different length tubes. On the other hand, if you like low sounds then you can get chimes that only have long tubes. If you prefer high notes, then you can get chimes with short tubes or even look for chimes that do not have any tubes at all. The note pitch is highly personal and you should like how the chimes sound prior to purchasing them in order to make sure that you love them.

Chimes vary in the amount of wind power that is required to make a sound. Typically, high-quality chimes require a lot of power in order to make a sound so you will need to have the proper expectations when you are purchasing a set of windchimes. However, there are a lot of windchimes that only need a small breeze to make a sound so you are going to want to decide what you want when you are purchasing a set of chimes that is right for you.

This is purely a matter of preference. Some people love to hear music even when there is only a little bit of wind. Other people only want to hear sounds when there high winds. However, chimes that make a sound in light winds will not be able to make very loud sounds. This can be a good thing if you are looking for something that is subtle but if you are hard of hearing then you may have trouble hearing the chimes. In this case, you are going to want to look for heavier chimes that only make a sound when the wind is strong.

The location of the chimes may also influence your decision in this aspect. For example, some people prefer to hang their chimes inside of their home near a window. This means that they will only get a breeze when the window is open and the force of the breeze will likely be less than what the chime would have outside. If this is the case, then you are going to want lighter chimes since you are unlikely to get enough wind to power heavier chimes in such a situation.

Each tube on the chime produces a note which means that more tubes will lead to more notes that are played. If you want to hear a large variety of sounds when your chime plays, you are going to want to get one that has more tubes on it. On the other hand, you may find that a certain scale of notes is acceptable for your needs. The number of possible sounds that are played is a matter of preference that you are going to need to decide on when you are picking out a set of chimes.

It is worth noting that more tubes not only means more sounds but a larger number of combinations of sounds. In other words, you are more likely to hear notes and cords from chimes that have a lot of tubes rather than a set of chimes that only have a few tubes. On the other hand, you will need to keep in mind that more tubes will normally make the chimes cost more as well. For this reason, you are going to need to strike a balance between how many sounds you want to hear and how much you are willing to spend on the chimes. If the chimes are going to be located in an area that you do not spend a lot of time occupying, then it may not make sense to spend a premium to get additional sounds. On the other hand, if you spend a lot of time near the chimes, then having more tubes will make them sound richer than what they might sound otherwise. You are going to need to decide what is best for your needs.

The materials that are used to make the chime are going to influence how the chimes look and sound. No single material is better than another but instead, you are going to want to think about how you want the chimes to look and sound. The common materials are metal, wood, glass, and shells. It's worth knowing about how each material looks and sounds when you are purchasing a set of chimes.

Metal is the most common and includes aluminum, steel, brass, and copper. Aluminum produces a clear sound that can be easily heard plus it is also high weather resistant. For these reasons, aluminum is the most popular material used for chimes. Steel gives you a bell sound but it will rust if it's not protected. Brass makes a gong sound and like steel will also corrode in the weather. Finally, there is copper that will give you a rustic sound and will turn green if it is not cared for. All of the metals will look bright and shiny when exposed to light but copper and brass will give you a golden tone rather than a silver one that you get from aluminum and steel metals.

Bamboo is the most popular wood material used for making chimes. It gives you a fountain-like sound that is quiet and subtle. If you are looking for a tinkling sound, then you may want to consider chimes that are made of glass. These chimes also look great in the light since they are translucent. Shells are used to make a sound that is similar to rippling water. Many people also love how shells look in the light.