Koshi Ignis Chime

The Ignis melody in detail Notes and harmonics Comprising of the notes G B D G B D G A the Ignis melody corresponds to pentatonic G major. Its eight rods are individually tuned by hand, with reference to 432 Hz, until they find their 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 Ignis its warmth, its luminosity and this sense of a living chord, 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.

Ignis is the liveliest and most luminous melody in the 4 Elements collection. Its pentatonic chord evokes the Fire element: a clear, light and radiant presence that inspires movement without ever breaking Koshi’s distinctive softness. Ignis brings a warm and dynamic sound character, ideal for opening a space for listening, accompanying a musical creation or introducing a sense of momentum into a sound practice.

How to play the Koshi Ignis chime Basic movements Hold the Koshi Ignis 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 luminous 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 Ignis chime can, for example, introduce and conclude a meditation session. In sound therapy and sound yoga In sound practices, the Koshi Ignis 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 let the sound circulate, support a change in dynamics or guide listening toward silence.

Handcrafted production and specifications Hand-tuned in the Pyrenees Each Koshi Ignis chime is made at the foot of the French Pyrenees. The craftsperson solders eight steel rods with silver onto a metal base, then tunes them one by one, with meticulous attention to their pitch, accuracy and the balance of the whole. The bamboo resonance chamber amplifies the vibrations and gives the Koshi chime its long and warm resonance. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Melody: Ignis, 4 Elements collection Notes: G major, G B D G B D G A Scale: pentatonic Tuning: Koshi-specific harmonic correction, with reference to 432 Hz Rods: 8 steel rods, soldered with silver 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