Koshi Windchimes

A sound journey consists of multiple elements. The sessions that I facilitate may include metal Tibetan singing bowls, a gong, an idiopan, and wind chimes. Its often that I hear most feedback about the calming energy that lingers with the ending sounds of the Koshi wind chime.

For such a simple instrument, it is surprising how impactful it is. When playing the wind chime, I like to explore the different elements of sound. The wind chime slowly dances around the room far from the participant’s ear. Eventually, the wind chime sits right by the ear and sings softly. After the chords are struck, the vibrations linger into new sounds.

The Koshi chime is a hand made wind chime created in a workshop in the foot of the Pyrenean mountains in France. The exterior box is made of bamboo and interior metal is welded with silver. There are 4 melody options– Terra, Aqua, Aria, Ignis– which is inspired by the four elements (earth, water, wind, fire). 

Here is a description as written by the creator, Kabir:

THE KOSHI CHIME

The Koshi chime is an authentic musical instrument, an original creation of high quality. Hand made in our workshop at the foot of the Pyrenean mountains, each chime is the result of meticulous craftsmanship.

Eight chords are welded with silver into the metal plate at the base of the resonance tube. Precise tuning creates a play of clear tones that is rich in overtones. The overtones of the shorter chords gradually dominate and become fundamentals, thus forming a circular tone range. Move the chime gently holding it by its cord: the crystalline relaxing sound may leave you in quiet wonder. Suspended, it will play with the wind and carry you away in an unexpected melody.

If you’re looking to purchase a windchime, I encourage you to compare different chimes with different materials. You may listen to the different sounds of Koshi chimes by viewing their official website: https://www.koshi.fr/ . I encourage you to feel into the sounds for what resonates with you.