Wind Chimes(1000+)

Wind Chimes

Is there anything more relaxing than lounging on the porch on a hot summer day, listening to the wind gently rustle a set of wind chimes and play a soothing melody? At Walmart.com, you'll find a large selection of wind chimes with different materials, sounds and prices, so you can find the perfect set of chimes for your home.

Most modern wind chimes are made of anodized aluminum. Anodized aluminum is harder and more resistant to corrosion than non-anodized aluminum. The hardness helps to create more resonant tones, while the corrosion resistance helps your chimes last in the rain and other inclement weather. Chimes can also be made of coconut and bamboo. These natural materials can complement your yard's decor, and they have a more exotic tone than aluminum chimes. However, they don't resonate as long, though this can actually be an advantage if you don't want to bother neighbors with louder and more piercing chimes.

Wind Chime Tunings

Many wind chimes are tuned to a pentatonic scale. If you're wondering what that sounds like, try playing just the black keys on a piano. The five notes in the pentatonic scale create pleasant, timeless melodies. There are also chimes inspired by songs and classical music, such as chimes that play the first notes of "Amazing Grace" and Pachelbel's "Canon in D" (an enduringly popular wedding song). If you're a musician, you'll appreciate that many of these song-based chimes include the specific notes that the tubes are tuned to. Otherwise, go for a set of pentatonic wind chimes for the classic sound.