Koshi Chime - Earth Symphony NEW RANGE!

The New Koshi Collection – ‘Earth Symphony’ (Set of 4)
Four melodies evoking the great presences of Nature, a living symphony with a rich and profound resonance. Earth Symphony is an invitation to an immersive listening experience of the living world: Mountain, Forest, River, Ocean.

Mountain: Majesty & the Sacred. A broad and contemplative resonance, which may evoke vastness, presence and majesty.
Forest: Mystery & Contemplation. A deep and enveloping sonic atmosphere, which may evoke introspection and contemplation.
River: Movement & Hope, A fluid and changing melody, which may evoke movement and passage.
Ocean: Receptivity & Infinity. A vast resonance, carried by a pentatonic scale which may evoke fulfilment and depth.

Tunings:
– Mountain, 440 Hz · E major (E E G# G# A A B B E G# A B)
– Forest, 440 Hz · F# minor (C# F# F# G# G# A A C# F# G# A C#)
– River, 440 Hz · G# minor (D# D# G# G# A# A# B B D# G# A# B)
– Ocean, 440 Hz · B major (C# D# D# F# F# B B C# D# F# B C#)

Materials:
Made from high quality European timbers for the resonance tube finished with a natural protective oil. And 12x metal chime rods.

Dimensions:
– Resonance tube height: 16cm
– Resonance tube width: 6.3cm
– Total height from tip to top: 35.5cm

Origin: Handcrafted in the Pyrenees

THE MELODIES
The Earth Symphony collection, a living symphony of four harmonic chimes inspired by the great landscapes of Nature: Mountain, Forest, River and Ocean. Earth Symphony is tuned to 440 Hz and is based on a broad sonic architecture. Each chime has twelve rods, four of which are identically doubled at the same frequencies, also known as “sympathetic resonators.” This sonic architecture gives it greater depth and a rich, immersive resonance.

Comprising of the notes G# G# A A B B E G# A B the Mountain melody corresponds to E major. Its twelve rods are tuned by hand, with reference to 440 Hz, until they find their right place within the harmonic ensemble. The four melodies of the Earth Symphony collection were designed to be played alone or in dialogue with one another within the same collection. Mountain, Forest, River and Ocean can therefore respond freely to one another: their chords remain coherent, whatever combination is chosen.

Mountain stands out with a broad, grounded and contemplative resonance. Its melody is inspired by the mountain and may evoke height, silence, stability and presence. Its twelve rods extend the resonance and give the Koshi Mountain chime a broader presence. The notes appear, respond to one another, then slowly fade away.

Comprising of the notes C# F# F# G# G# A A C# F# G# A C# the Forest melody corresponds to F# minor.

Forest stands out with a deep and contemplative sound character. Its melody is inspired by the forest as a living space and may evoke mysterious voices as well as silence. Its twelve rods extend the resonance and create a dense sonic texture.

Comprising of the notes D# D# G# G# A# A# B B D# G# A# B the River melody corresponds to G# minor.

River stands out with a fluid and positive sound character. Its melody may evoke movement and transformation. Its twelve rods extend the resonance and give the Koshi River chime a broad and flowing sound.

Comprising of the notes C# D# D# F# F# B B C# D# F# B C# the Ocean melody corresponds to pentatonic B major.

Ocean stands out with a vast, deep and welcoming sound character. Its pentatonic melody is inspired by the ocean and may evoke boundless expanse and movement. Its twelve rods extend the resonance and give the Koshi Ocean chime a broad and continuous resonance.

How to play the Koshi Earth Symphony Chimes
Basic movements Hold the Koshi Earth Symphony chimes by the cord and let it hang freely. Turn it gently with a slight movement of the wrist: the central clapper sets the rods into vibration and brings forth a cascade of broad and deep notes. The broader the movement, the more the rods are set in motion. Or swing it gently in a pendulum motion to play individual notes. The Koshi chime can also simply be suspended, allowing the wind to play it through melodies that are always unexpected. During meditation The melody of the Koshi Earth Symphony chimes can, for example, introduce and conclude a meditation session. In sound therapy and sound yoga In sound practices, the Koshi Earth Symphony chimes naturally find their place alongside singing bowls, gongs or other harmonic instruments. Its lightness allows practitioners to move it easily through the space, to let the sound circulate, mark a change of rhythm or guide listening toward silence.)