This recording started with an improvisation on my Zheng, tuned to Japanese Minyo scale. Then I layered it with a live recording of the tubular windbells in the photo below.
These are the windbells I have made, currently with bells tuned D4,Eb4,G#4,A4,Bb4 with an additional F#3 an octave below. I constructed it with hooks so that is is simple to replace or remove the tubular bells.
Each of the bells are suspended at the first harmonic point to allow the bell to sing at its best resonance. They are tested by holding them at various positions along the length, listening for the best resonance, and then holes are drilled and fitted with a rubber grommet. I use Kevlar cord for its resistance to abrasion. The bells are suspended below a canned chicken metal container, which I have in abundance.
The striker suspended in the center is a porcelain bead and the activator is the lid from a sardine can, twisted to act a bit like a propellor.
