Koshi Earth Symphony Wind Chimes Set of 4 - Mountain, Forest, River & Ocean - 440Hz

Koshi Earth Symphony Set for Meditation

The complete Earth Symphony set gives you four very different sound characters to work with during meditation.

Mountain can introduce a deeper, more grounded atmosphere.

Forest can bring a more inward and contemplative quality.

River can add movement and progression.

Ocean can create a broader, more spacious close.

You can choose one chime according to the atmosphere you want or move gradually through several.

There is no fixed sequence.

Yoga & Breathwork

The set also works well for yoga teachers, breathwork practitioners and movement sessions.

Different chimes can be used to mark different stages of a class or practice.

Mountain may suit a slower opening.

Forest can accompany more reflective periods.

River can mark transitions and flow.

Ocean can create a wider, more expansive finish.

The choice can be entirely musical rather than symbolic.

Sound Bath & Sound Practice

The full Earth Symphony set offers a wide range of tonal textures for sound practice.

The four melodies can be alternated, layered or moved through a space.

They also combine naturally with:

• singing bowls
• gongs
• drums
• bells
• voice
• other harmonic instruments

Mountain brings depth and presence.

Forest adds a denser and more mysterious layer.

River introduces flowing movement.

Ocean adds broad, sustained spaciousness.

References to sound baths or sound therapy describe common contexts of use and do not imply guaranteed therapeutic outcomes.

Fine-Wood Resonance Chambers

Each chime in Earth Symphony uses a different fine-wood resonance chamber.

Mountain uses walnut.

Forest uses oak.

River uses cherry.

Ocean uses maple.

The wood chamber surrounds the twelve steel rods and helps amplify and sustain their vibration.

This gives each melody its own material character while maintaining the wider Earth Symphony design language.

Brass & Coconut Shell Clappers

All four Earth Symphony chimes use a brass and coconut shell clapper.

As each chime moves, the clapper strikes the rods in changing combinations.

This produces melodies that remain unpredictable while staying musically coherent.

The manufacturer describes the Earth Symphony construction as plastic-free.

How to Play the Set

Hold any chime by its cord and allow the wooden body to hang freely.

Turn it gently with a small movement of the wrist.

The internal clapper will begin striking the rods, producing a cascade of notes and harmonics.

For more isolated tones, use a gentle pendulum movement.

You can also play two chimes in succession, alternate between melodies or have several people play different chimes together.

There is no need to shake them strongly.

Gentle movement allows the resonance to develop more fully.

Use as Wind Bells

All four chimes can also be suspended individually where a gentle breeze can move the internal clappers.

This allows them to function as tuned wind bells.

Because the wind determines which rods sound and in what order, the resulting patterns remain constantly changing.

For longevity, sheltered use is preferable to permanent outdoor exposure.

Avoid prolonged rain, damp, frost and severe weather.

Landscape Inspiration

Earth Symphony takes inspiration from four natural landscapes:

Mountain • Forest • River • Ocean

Mountain may evoke height, silence and presence.

Forest may evoke mystery, contemplation and introspection.

River may evoke movement, passage and hope.

Ocean may evoke openness, infinity and fulfilment.

These associations describe the musical and landscape inspiration of the collection rather than guaranteed energetic properties.

Earth Symphony & Koshi 4 Elements

Koshi now has two distinct musical collections.

Earth Symphony contains:

Mountain • Forest • River • Ocean

Each Earth Symphony chime uses 12 rods, 4 doubled sympathetic resonators, a 440Hz tuning reference, a fine-wood resonance chamber, a brass and coconut shell clapper, and plastic-free construction as supplied.

The classic Koshi 4 Elements collection contains:

Terra • Aqua • Aria • Ignis

Those chimes use 8 rods, treated bamboo resonance chambers and an adjusted 432Hz reference.

The two collections are separate musical systems.

Why Choose the Complete Earth Symphony Set?

The complete set is ideal if you want:

• all four Earth Symphony melodies
• four distinct fine-wood resonance chambers
• a wider twelve-rod Koshi sound
• greater flexibility for sound baths
• more options for yoga and meditation
• contrasting tonal characters
• instruments designed to play harmonically together
• the complete Mountain, Forest, River and Ocean collection
• a substantial gift for a sound practitioner or Koshi enthusiast

Buying the set also removes the need to choose just one Earth Symphony melody.

Care & Storage

Koshi Earth Symphony chimes are handcrafted musical instruments and benefit from gentle handling.

Keep the wooden resonance chambers dry and wipe them gently with a soft cloth when required.

For the longest life:

• protect from prolonged rain and damp
• avoid frost and extreme weather
• avoid prolonged strong sunlight or excessive heat
• do not twist or pull internal components
• protect from drops and hard impacts
• avoid soaking or harsh cleaning products
• store indoors in a dry place when not in use

Quick FAQs

What is included in the Koshi Earth Symphony Set of 4?
One Mountain, one Forest, one River and one Ocean chime.

How many rods are in each chime?
Twelve individually hand-tuned steel rods.

How many rods are there across the complete set?
48 in total.

What are sympathetic resonators?
Each chime has four rods doubled at identical frequencies. These repeated pitches help reinforce parts of the harmonic structure and contribute to greater depth and sustain.

Are all four tuned with reference to 440Hz?
Yes.

Does every rod play 440Hz?
No. Each rod has its own pitch. The 440Hz figure is the tuning reference used for the overall system.

What wood is Mountain made from?
Its resonance chamber is walnut.

What wood is Forest made from?
Oak.

What wood is River made from?
Cherry.

What wood is Ocean made from?
Maple.

Which Earth Symphony chime is the most grounded?
Mountain has the broadest and most grounded character.

Which is the most introspective?
Forest has the deepest and most mysterious contemplative character.

Which is the most flowing?
River.

Which feels the most expansive?
Ocean.

Can all four be played together?
Yes. Mountain, Forest, River and Ocean were designed to remain musically coherent when combined.

Can they be used for meditation?
Yes. Each can be used individually or together during meditation and attentive listening.

Are they suitable for yoga?
Yes. Their light weight and sustained resonance make them useful for yoga, breathwork, restorative sessions and savasana.

Can they be used in sound baths?
Yes. The complete set provides four distinct tonal characters and a broad twelve-rod resonance.

Are they plastic-free?
Yes. The manufacturer describes the Earth Symphony construction as plastic-free.

What are the clappers made from?
Brass and coconut shell.

How large is each chime?
Approximately 16cm high × 6.3cm diameter, with a total length of around 35.5cm including the cord.

How much does each chime weigh?
Approximately 145g.

What is the approximate combined chime weight?
Around 580g, excluding packaging.

Where are Koshi Earth Symphony chimes made?
They are handcrafted and hand-tuned at the foot of the French Pyrenees, France.

Can they be left outside?
Permanent outdoor exposure is not recommended. A dry, sheltered location is preferable.

Is this the classic 4 Elements set?
No. This is the Earth Symphony set containing Mountain, Forest, River and Ocean. Terra, Aqua, Aria and Ignis belong to the separate 4 Elements collection.

NB

This product includes the complete Koshi Earth Symphony set:

Mountain • E major • Walnut
Forest • F# minor • Oak
River • G# minor • Cherry
Ocean • Pentatonic B major • Maple

Each chime contains 12 hand-tuned steel rods, including 4 doubled sympathetic resonators, and is tuned with reference to 440Hz.

Four chimes are included in this set.

Terra, Aqua, Aria and Ignis belong to the separate classic Koshi 4 Elements collection with 8 rods and an adjusted 432Hz reference.

Please Note

Descriptions such as grounded, mysterious, flowing, expansive, contemplative or landscape-inspired refer to the musical character and natural inspiration of the individual melodies.

References to meditation, yoga, sound baths, sound therapy, breathwork or holistic sound practice describe common ways these instruments may be used and do not imply guaranteed medical, therapeutic or energetic effects.

Protect the fine-wood resonance chambers from prolonged damp, frost and severe weather.