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Koshi Wind Chime, Ignis, Bamboo, made in France.

The Koshi Chime is an authentic musical instrument, an original creation of high quality. Hand made in the Koshi workshop at the foot of the Pyrenean mountains, each chime is the result of meticulous craftsmanship. Eight chords are welded with silver into the metal plate at the base of the resonance tube. Precise tuning creates a play of clear tones that is rich in overtones. The overtones of the shorter chords gradually dominate and become fundamentals, thus forming a circular tone range.

There are 4 melodies, Terra, Aqua, Aria and Ignis, inspired by the four elements (Earth, Air, Fire and Water). Each has a specific magic timbre and can be played harmoniously with all the others. The cylinder consists of bamboo veneer and is treated with natural oil.  Bamboo veneer is much stronger than the natural bamboo and will withstand exterior applications gracefully over time. A true “resonance tube” of high acoustic quality is made with thin layers of bamboo. This combined with a new tuning technique gives the sound even more depth and enriches the harmonics