Large Dragon Chimes (Hummers)

These are the lowest octave of our 2" diameter bars plus the resolution key of the octave above. This is a set of 6 chimes, the longest of which is around 1.2cm. These are a Dual Musical / Sensory product and have a tactile value. 

• 6 x 2" Diameter Pentatonic chimes
• C3-C4 - Notes CDEGA + Resolution Key C
• Supplied with Anti-Tamper Wall fixings
• Optional Stands available - See Pricing Below
  

Hummers are large tuned tubes, the large dragons.

They are very low in pitch and have an enhanced sensory appeal because of the sense of the movement of air and the fat, almost tangible, sound.

They are tuned to be harmonious with each other and with any of our other Dragon instruments within earshot. The sound doesn't carry beyond a meter or two which is good for neighbours.

Hummers have been mounted against walls, around posts, suspended as windchimes, loose-held or placed on appropriate stands.

When the longer of these are triggered, the sound lasts for well over a minute and is more 'felt' than heard. Because of the mass of the material, the tubes can be touched near the nodes at which they are fixed and still vibrate. At its strongest, The vibration in the bar can clearly be seen as well as felt.

The closer touched to the centre of chime bar and the more pressure applied, the more the vibration will be reduced.

Light items or those say on the end of string can be held against, or stuck to the vibrating bar and caused to rattle. Grasping the bar will immediately kill the sound.

Hummers are constructed from 3" diameter aluminium tubing that has been treated and powder coated with a tough finish to make it resistant to outdoor siting and to handling.

The best way to play these is with hands; the outside of a users fist is the perfect implement, but we give you a mallet anyway

DFES encourages the use of pentatonic or 'dragon' scales in the introduction to creative music play and learning - Read more

Pricing

Large Dragon Chimes  - 6 tubes £750 + VAT

Frame Options

Our instruments are designed primarily for wall-mounting however frames are also available.

We use either an oiled hardwood or pressure treated softwood for frames. Hardwood has a longer lifespan and requires less maintenance but is more expensive.

Full frames include chunky vertical posts or alternatively we can supply crossbars-only for fitting to your own uprights. in all cases, all frame options are supplied pre-drilled and countersunk to accept the instrument fittings. 

Frames include a fixings upgrade to stainless steel fittings throughout 

• Hardwood Full Frame Add £325
  • Hardwood Crossbars-Only Add £220
• Softwood Full Frame Add £225 
  
  • Softwood Crossbars-Only Add £120

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