| There are so many wind chimes available. It's an art | | | | through the colored glass. Their sound also does not |
| that goes back for centuries. The Chinese believe that | | | | carry as far. Glass wind chimes are more decorative, |
| proper placement will increase your prosperity, and the | | | | and can add a shot of color anywhere. |
| wrong placement will call the dead. The Celtics | | | | Metal wind chimes are made of metal like aluminum, |
| believed that the sound of bells warded off evil spirits. | | | | copper or steel, and are often tuned together to |
| And everyone on earth has an opinion about wind | | | | provide lovely harmony. They're also usually of the |
| chimes. Some people like the clear sound of tuned | | | | same pitch. Their sound can carry. It's a more clear |
| metal. Others prefer the calm, earthy sound of wood. | | | | sound that lasts longer. |
| Still others enjoy the gentle tinkling sound of glass. | | | | Some websites that sell wind chimes now have |
| First, figure out where you want to put the wind chime. | | | | available sound samples for the wind chimes. Listen to |
| If you need to have the chimes inside, you will want to | | | | a few of them. You'll be amazed at how different |
| place it near a window or a door. How wiill the sound | | | | they can sound as well as how that sound impacts |
| impact any neighbors? If the wind chime is hung | | | | you. |
| outdoors, is it going to be near a gentle breeze or do | | | | Finally, check out the store you're buying it from. Are |
| you need to add some protection against large wind | | | | they an established business? Do they warranty what |
| gusts? | | | | they sell? How easy is it to contact the manufacturer |
| Second, figure out the sound that you like to hear. | | | | in case you need to have the wind chime restrung or |
| What is soothing for you may not be so soothing for | | | | repaired? Accidents do happen. |
| someone else. There are those that love the calm | | | | When investing in a good wind chime, think about the |
| earthy sound of bamboo clacking. Their sound doesn't | | | | aesthetics of where it should go and how it should |
| carry as far as metal ones. | | | | sound, and then buy from a reputable dealer to ensure |
| Glass wind chimes will have a higher pitch and are not | | | | that your enjoyment will last a very long time. |
| tuned. They look very pretty with the sun streaming | | | | |