Koshi Terra Chime

The Terra Melody in Detail Notes and harmonics Comprising of the notes G C E F G C E G the Terra melody corresponds to C major. Each of its eight steel rods is tuned by hand, with reference to 432 Hz, until it finds its right place within the harmonic ensemble. Thanks to a harmonic correction specific to Koshi, the lower and higher notes naturally respond to one another. This sonic architecture gives Terra its depth, its stability and this sense of living harmony, always in tune, even when the notes appear in an unexpected order. The four melodies of the 4 Elements collection were designed to be played alone or in dialogue with one another within the same collection. Terra, Aqua, Aria and Ignis can therefore respond freely to one another: their chords remain coherent, whatever combination is chosen.

Terra is the lowest-pitched scale in the 4 Elements collection. Its warm and enveloping timbre may evoke strength and stability, with low notes that establish a calm and deep presence. Each rod sounds its fundamental note, but also more subtle harmonics, which resonate with the instrument as a whole. From this conversation between the notes emerges a continuous, deep and soothing halo of sound.

How to Play the Koshi Terra Chime Basic movements Hold the Koshi Terra chime by its cord and let it hang freely. Turn it gently with a slight movement of the wrist: the central clapper sets the rods into vibration and brings forth a cascade of clear and enveloping notes. The broader the movement, the more the rods are set in motion. Or swing it gently in a pendulum motion to play individual notes. The Koshi chime can also simply be suspended, allowing the wind to play it through melodies that are always unexpected. During Meditation The melody of the Koshi Terra chime can, for example, introduce and conclude a meditation session. In Sound Therapy and Sound Yoga In sound practices, the Koshi Terra chime naturally finds its place alongside singing bowls, gongs or other harmonic instruments. Its lightness allows practitioners to move it easily through the space, to open a sequence, mark a change of rhythm or guide listening towards silence.

Handcrafted Production and Specifications Hand-tuned in the Pyrenees Every single Koshi Terra chime is handcrafted at the foot of the French Pyrenees. The craftsperson solders with silver eight steel rods onto a metal base, then tunes them one by one, with meticulous attention to their pitch, the accuracy and the balance of the whole. The bamboo resonance chamber amplifies the vibrations and gives the Koshi chime its long, warm resonance. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Melody: Terra, 4 Elements collection Notes: C major, G C E F G C E G Tuning: Koshi-specific harmonic correction, with reference to 432 Hz Rods: 8 steel rods, silver-soldered Clapper: hard acrylic sphere on a cord Resonance chamber: treated bamboo Height: approximately 16 cm Diameter: approximately 6.3 cm Total length with cord: approximately 35.5 cm Weight: 132 g Production: handcrafted at the foot of the Pyrenees, France