Diebold Orchard

Music of the Spheres

These enchanting chimes blend old world craftmanship with the latest in technology. Harmonizing art and science to uplift the spirit and delight the senses.

Eight standard musical scales range from familiar pentatonic to mystical whole tone. You will enjoy choosing the one that sings most sweetly to you. Attention to detial puts Music of the Spheres in a league of it's own, whether you're talking about musical quality, the visual aesthetic, or outdoor durability.

Musicians are impressed with our use of authentic musical scales from around the world. The less knowledgeable just know they sound great. One customer wrote: "They are wonderfull!! My neighbors like them equally as well!".

The matte black, powder-coated, aluminum-alloy tubing will never rust and always looks elegant. Seven and fifteen year cunsumer warranties result from superior design and material selection.

Visually, our matte black/silver color combo distinguishes us in the marketplace. The design is modern, functional, and sleekly simple.

The versatility that distinguishes a Music of the Spheres chime is unmistakable. Our unique detachable windcatcher offers activity control, and the moveable clapper provides on/off capability for all models except the Westminster.

Music of the Spheres chimes are designed by Larry Roark, who holds a degree in music theory from the University of North Texas. He began performing professionally in the mid 1970's, and founded Music of the Spheres in 1989. Because he aspires to make the chimes by which all others are measured, product improvement in an ongoing endeavor.

Sizes

All tunings, except the Westminster, come in four sizes, which is the same as saying pitch ranges.

* Sopranos use 7/8" diameter tubing and are approximately 30" in overall length.
* Altos use 1 1/2" diameter tubing and are appoximately 50" in overall length.
* Tenors use 2" diameter tubing and are appoximately 60" in overall length.
* Basses use 2 1/2" diameter tubing and are appoximately 90" in overall length.
* The Westminster uses 1 1/2" diameter tubing and are appoximately 90" in overall length.

Tunings

All chimes are precision tuned to A 440, the standard orchestral pitch, using the latest technology. They are available in the musical scales shown below, which are written in the ocgtave of the alto size. Sopranos are one octave higher, tenors, one half octave lower, and basses one octave lower.