Garden Wind Chimes – Bamboo Aluminum And Wood Wind Chimes

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Ever been sitting listening to the garden wind chimes and they are in perfect tune with the bird in the garden? The relaxing and soothing sounds of garden wind chimes is still as popular today as back in India where the modern wind chime originated.
Just looking at the garden center will show you the variety of garden wind chimes you can get. Most wind chimes are made from a regular steel, cooper wood or aluminum. Although other metals are used as well, as long as it resists rust. Many artisans make wind chimes out of iron as well cutting thin sheets into numerous different shapes. Iron wind chimes are sometimes left to rust and take on a natural look.
Natural materials like wood and bamboo are quite popular. Bamboo has a hollow sound and reminds me of the vast bamboo forests in south east Asia. Of course the larger the bamboo stock the deeper the sound. Many artisans will choose drift wood when making their wind chimes. Because all the drift wood comes in different shapes and sizes you can often get some very unique sounds.
Depending on where you live you will probably use different materials. In areas out west artisans use wood like cedar and hemlock to build wind chimes while back east maple and oak are popular..
There is no limit to the materials and designs you can think up for your wind chimes. The harder and hollower materials will have a more bell like sound. While softer materials will have a dull sound. You person preference in sound will help you choose the material to have your wind chimes made form.
If you live in an area with close neighbours you might want to choose a wind chime that is quieter then if you have a large yard. Some of the smaller metal wind chimes can be quite loud and if your neighbours are light sleepers then they might get woke up by them. Just something to consider when buying a wind chime.