Bells of Paradise Wind Chime 68″ / 173cm XXL - Silver - Precision Tuned

What Makes the Bells of Paradise Different?

Woodstock Chimes are designed as musical instruments as well as decorative wind chimes.

The Bells of Paradise range uses carefully tuned aluminium tubes and a tuning approach known as just intonation.

This places greater emphasis on the musical relationship between the individual notes rather than simply producing random pitches as the tubes move.

The result is a wind chime intended to create a coherent, harmonious soundscape whenever air movement activates it.

What Is Just Intonation?

Just intonation is a tuning system in which musical intervals are based on simple mathematical relationships between sound frequencies.

For example, two tones may be related through straightforward whole-number ratios rather than through the compromises used in equal-tempered instruments such as modern pianos.

When these relationships align closely, the resulting musical intervals can sound especially pure and stable.

The Bells of Paradise range uses this principle to give the six tubes a more harmonious relationship with one another.

Long, Sustained Resonance

The aluminium tubes are specially suspended so they can continue vibrating after being struck.

This means the individual notes do not simply stop after the initial impact.

Instead, one tone can continue ringing as another tube begins to sound, creating overlapping layers of resonance.

In changing breezes, the result can move from occasional isolated tones to a fuller sequence of musical intervals.

Silver Contemporary Finish

The all-silver design gives this model a particularly clean and versatile appearance.

Silver aluminium tubes are paired with a matching aluminium ring and windcatcher, producing a unified look that suits both traditional and contemporary outdoor spaces.

It can work particularly well with:

• modern gardens
• patios and terraces
• balconies
• conservatory areas
• meditation gardens
• peaceful seating areas
• larger covered entrances

Garden, Patio & Indoor Placement

Wind chimes respond heavily to their surroundings, so placement affects both how often they play and how they sound.

For more frequent movement, choose an area that receives natural airflow without exposing the chime unnecessarily to severe weather.

Potential locations include:

• beneath a covered patio
• from a strong garden structure
• near a sheltered doorway
• on a balcony with suitable support
• near a window where the sound can travel indoors
• within a meditation or relaxation garden

Always ensure the mounting point is strong enough for the size and weight of the chime and allows the tubes and windcatcher to move freely.

Wind Chimes for Meditation & Quiet Spaces

Many people enjoy wind chimes in meditation areas, yoga spaces and quieter parts of a garden because their sound changes naturally with the movement of the air.

Unlike recorded music, the rhythm is unpredictable.

One breeze might produce a single sustained tone, while another creates a sequence of overlapping notes.

This can make the chime an appealing acoustic feature for spaces intended for reflection, reading or simply sitting outdoors.

Any references to tranquillity, meditation or energetic clearing are best understood as personal or spiritual associations rather than guaranteed therapeutic effects.

About Woodstock Chimes

Woodstock Chimes was founded in 1979 by musician and instrument designer Garry Kvistad.

The company is particularly known for creating wind chimes around deliberate musical tunings rather than treating them solely as decorative garden accessories.

The supplied product information identifies Kvistad as a GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, and the Bells of Paradise series reflects that musical emphasis through its precision-tuned tube relationships.

Presentation Box

The Bells of Paradise wind chime is supplied in a presentation box.

That makes this substantial chime particularly suitable for milestone gifts, housewarming presents, garden gifts or for someone who already appreciates musical wind chimes.

Its size and tuning also make it a more distinctive gift than a small decorative garden chime.

Lifetime Tuning Guarantee

This model carries a lifetime tuning guarantee.

Because the notes are determined by the physical dimensions of the aluminium tubes, the tuning itself is intended to remain stable throughout the life of the chime when the product is used and cared for normally.

A separate 1-year Woodstock Chimes warranty is also stated in the supplied product information.

Outdoor Care & Maintenance

Aluminium is well suited to outdoor wind chimes, but weather exposure can gradually change its appearance.

Over time, aluminium tubes may naturally pit or oxidise when used outdoors. According to the supplied care guidance, this cosmetic change does not affect the sound of the chime.

For routine care:

• wipe aluminium parts with a damp cloth
• use mild soap and water where necessary
• allow parts to dry thoroughly
• avoid aggressive abrasive cleaners
• periodically inspect the hanging cord and suspension points
• bring the chime indoors during extreme weather or particularly harsh winter conditions

Taking the chime down during severe storms can help reduce unnecessary wear to suspension components and surrounding structures.

Quick FAQs

How large is the Bells of Paradise wind chime?
Approximately 173cm / 68″ overall, making it an XXL or large wind chime.

How many tubes does it have?
Six precision-tuned aluminium tubes.

What colour is it?
Silver.

What is the ring made from?
Silver aluminium.

What is the windcatcher made from?
Silver aluminium.

What type of clapper does it use?
A styrene clapper designed to create a controlled strike against the tubes.

Is it musically tuned?
Yes. The Bells of Paradise is a precision-tuned Woodstock wind chime.

What tuning system does it use?
Just intonation.

What does just intonation mean?
It is a musical tuning approach based on simple frequency relationships between notes, producing particularly harmonious intervals.

Can it be used outdoors?
Yes. It is designed using durable, weather-resistant materials, although bringing it indoors during extreme weather can help extend its life.

Will the aluminium change outdoors?
It may gradually pit or oxidise with exposure. According to the supplied care information, this does not affect the sound.

Does it have a tuning guarantee?
Yes. It carries a lifetime tuning guarantee.

Does it have a warranty?
The supplied Woodstock information states a 1-year warranty.

Does it come boxed?
Yes. It is supplied in a presentation box.

Who makes it?
Woodstock Chimes.

NB

At approximately 173cm / 68″ overall, this is a very large wind chime.

Please check your intended hanging location and available clearance before purchasing.

The tubes and windcatcher must have enough surrounding space to move freely without striking walls, windows, furniture or other objects.

Please Note

Outdoor conditions will naturally affect the appearance of metal components over time.

Aluminium may develop minor pitting or oxidation with prolonged exposure, although the supplied Woodstock care guidance states that this does not affect the musical sound.

Bring the wind chime indoors during extreme weather or severe winter conditions where possible.

References to tranquillity, meditation, harmony or peaceful spaces describe the experience and atmosphere commonly associated with musical wind chimes rather than guaranteed therapeutic or energetic effects.