Contrabass Outdoor Chimes

Contrabass Outdoor Chimes – Monumental Bass Chimes for Immersive Soundscapes

Commanding in both presence and sound, the Contrabass Outdoor Chimes transform outdoor environments into powerful, immersive musical experiences. Towering between seven and nine feet tall, these large-scale outdoor bass chimes deliver deep, resonant tones that carry beautifully across playgrounds, parks, and sensory gardens. Tuned to a harmonious C Major Pentatonic scale, they invite intuitive, no-wrong-note play while encouraging collaboration, exploration, and shared discovery through sound.

Arranged in a dramatic horseshoe for a surround-sound effect or configured to suit your unique space, the Contrabass Chimes become a striking visual landmark and a calming auditory anchor in inclusive outdoor music spaces, community parks, and school playgrounds.

Key Features

• Seven-note C Major pentatonic tuning for effortless harmony
• Bass and tenor tonal range with long-sustaining resonance
• Oversized 4-inch diameter anodized aluminum chimes
• Monumental height creates strong visual and acoustic impact
• Includes multiple mallets and poles for group interaction
• All-weather construction for permanent outdoor installation

Why Schools & Community Spaces Choose This…

• Creates a bold focal point for outdoor music environments
• Encourages inclusive, collaborative music-making for all ages
• Delivers calming, grounding low-frequency sound
• Supports flexible layouts for custom site design
• Built for durability in high-traffic public settings

Educational Benefits

• Introduces pitch, resonance, and bass-range sound exploration
• Encourages cooperative play and group music creation
• Supports sensory regulation through deep, sustained tones
• Builds confidence with intuitive, no-wrong-note interaction
• Connects physical movement with auditory discovery

Perfect For

• Public parks and community plazas
• School playgrounds and outdoor classrooms
• Sensory gardens and therapeutic environments
• Music parks and large-scale sound installations
• Inclusive play and recreation spaces

Specifications

• Instrument Type: Outdoor contrabass chimes
• Number of Notes: 7
• Scale / Key: C Major pentatonic
• Tonal Quality: Bass / Tenor, long-sustaining
• Chime Diameter: 4" (10.2 cm)
• Chime Material: Anodized aluminum
• Finished Height Range: 88"–104.25" (224–265 cm)
• Mallets Included: 4 gray mallets
• Mallet Poles Included: 2
• Use Environment: All-weather outdoor installation
• Layout Options: Additional chimes available for custom configurations

Finished height may vary depending on mounting method, post style, and intended age group.

Replacement Mallets - Contrabass Chimes Mallet, Grey 70A w/38" Cable

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