Pack: Choirchimes
Recordings of individual notes from a set of Malmark Choirchimes, octave 4. The chime was allowed to ring out for about 8-10 seconds, then damped.
Choirchimes are chromatically tuned percussive instruments made by Malmark, Inc. Each chime sounds one note. They are played with the same hand technique as handbells. Unlike handbells, however, the sound of Choirchimes has little overtone content after the initial strike.
The chimes are made of square metal tubes, tuned then powder coated. Each chime has a rubber clapper affixed to one side.
Because of the motion required to play a chime, a slight Doppler effect can be heard at the beginning of some notes. This is caused by the chime being moved slightly in relation to the microphone.
These were recorded for me, at my request, by a colleague. I do not know what equipment was used.
