{"product_id":"koshi-river-chime-earth-symphony-collection-made-in-france","title":"Koshi River Chime, Cherry - Earth Symphony Collection. Made in France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoshi River: movement and hope.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Koshi River chime belongs to the new Earth Symphony collection, four chimes inspired by the great presences of Nature: Mountain, Forest, River and Ocean. Handcrafted and hand-tuned in the Koshi workshop at the foot of the French Pyrenees, tuned with reference to 440 Hz, with twelve rods instead of the eight found on the original 4 Elements Koshi chimes. Resonance chamber in cherry wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/2728\/6581\/files\/koshi-earth-symphony-river-pictogram.png?v=1789468970\" alt=\"Koshi River pictogram\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" style=\"width:80px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eListen to the Koshi River chime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003caudio src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/2728\/6581\/files\/koshi-earth-symphony-river.mp3?v=1789470872\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Koshi River melody\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiver has a fluid, flowing and positive character. Its melody may evoke movement, change and the current of a river that is never the same twice. The twelve rods extend the resonance and give River a broad, continuous, luminous sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe melody is in \u003cstrong\u003eG# minor\u003c\/strong\u003e: D# D# G# G# A# A# B B D# G# A# B. Four of the twelve rods are doubled at the same frequency and act as sympathetic resonators, which gives the Earth Symphony chimes their extra depth and long, immersive resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four Earth Symphony melodies share the same harmonic coherence. River can be played alone or together with Mountain, Forest and Ocean in any combination, and because it is tuned to 440 Hz it sits easily alongside other instruments or voices in a musical piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe other Earth Symphony melodies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOUNTAIN - Walnut, E major\u003cbr\u003e\u003caudio src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/2728\/6581\/files\/koshi-earth-symphony-mountain.mp3?v=1789470872\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFOREST - Oak, F# minor\u003cbr\u003e\u003caudio src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/2728\/6581\/files\/koshi-earth-symphony-forest.mp3?v=1789470872\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOCEAN - Maple, pentatonic B major\u003cbr\u003e\u003caudio src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/2728\/6581\/files\/koshi-earth-symphony-ocean.mp3?v=1789470872\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use the Koshi River chime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic playing:\u003c\/strong\u003e hold the chime by its cord and let it hang freely. A gentle turn of the wrist lets the central clapper set the rods in motion and release a cascade of fluid, luminous notes. The wider the movement, the more rods sound. A slow pendulum swing plays individual notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the wind:\u003c\/strong\u003e the chime can simply be hung outdoors, in a garden, on a terrace or by an open window, where the breeze plays melodies of its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeditation:\u003c\/strong\u003e use River to open and close a meditation session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound therapy and sound yoga:\u003c\/strong\u003e River sits naturally alongside singing bowls, gongs and other harmonic instruments. It is light enough to move through the room, let the sound travel, mark a change of pace or guide listening toward silence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiver, Earth Symphony collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey and notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG# minor: D# D# G# G# A# A# B B D# G# A# B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-tuned with reference to 440 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 steel rods, silver-soldered to a metal base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResonance chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClapper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass and coconut shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 16 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 6.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal length with cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 35.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 145 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandcrafted at the foot of the Pyrenees, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3760273420079\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Koshi River chime sound like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluid and flowing. Its resonance evokes the current of an ever-changing river, with a bright, positive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Koshi River chime tuned to 440 Hz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. River is hand-tuned with reference to 440 Hz, like the other three Earth Symphony melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is River different from the original Koshi Terra, Aqua, Aria and Ignis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 Elements chimes have eight rods and are tuned to an adjusted 432 Hz. The Earth Symphony chimes have twelve rods, four of them doubled as sympathetic resonators, and are tuned to 440 Hz, giving a broader and deeper resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan River be played with Mountain, Forest and Ocean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The four Earth Symphony tunings share the same harmonic coherence, so any combination stays in harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan River be played outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In a garden, on a terrace or during an outdoor practice. Bring it in from prolonged rain and damp to protect the wooden resonance chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Koshi River chime suitable for meditation and sound healing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. River suits meditation, yoga, relaxation and sound therapy sessions, thanks to harmonic chords that recall the great forces of Nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Koshi River chime is handcrafted and hand-tuned in the Koshi workshop at the foot of the Pyrenees in France. 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