How Do You Make Wooden Wind Chimes?
Wind chimes are a pleasant addition to almost any yard or patio. The randomness of the music is soothing, and hearing them reminds you that even the hottest days have cooling breezes. The best wind chimes are tuned to play specific notes. Begin with several lengths of hard wood such as maple or oak in the shape you want. Drill a hole through each about an inch from the end and suspend them. Choose the notes you want your chimes to sound by playing them on a piano or using your computer to find sound files that represent the notes you want. Most people find the notes of a pentatonic scale most pleasing, but you can use random notes if you prefer. Strike the longest lengths of wood with another piece held firmly in your hand. Choose the one that approximates the lowest note you want, then trim the length to raise the tone or sand the surface to lower the tone. Repeat this for each note you want to reproduce. Stand the chimes in a circle so they are close together but not touching. Measur
