Koshi Earth Symphony Chime

Handcrafted in France | New series from Koshi

Earth Symphony is Koshi's new collection, launched in 2026. It has four harmonic chimes, and each one is inspired by a great presence in nature: Mountain, Forest, River and Ocean. Every chime has 12 hand-tuned strings and a body made from a fine hardwood, and all four are tuned to 440 Hz.

Listen to the four melodies

More than a wind chime

A harmonic chime is a real musical instrument, not just a wind chime. Inside the wooden cylinder, metal rods called "strings" are welded to a base and tuned by hand, one at a time. A clapper hangs in the centre and strikes them. Twirl the chime by its cord and you get a cascade of notes. The notes are not a random jingle. Together they make a chosen, tuned chord.

Koshi's founder invented the stringed harmonic chime about forty years ago in the French Pyrenees. Koshi still makes every chime there today.

Why Earth Symphony

• 12 strings, for a fuller and longer resonance. The original 4 Elements collection has 8.
• Solid fine hardwoods. Each melody uses its own wood: walnut, oak, cherry or maple. Every chime is handmade and tuned at the Koshi workshop in France.
• Tuned to 440 Hz. 440 Hz is the standard reference pitch in music, so you can play Earth Symphony with a piano, a guitar, a voice or a recording.
• Four melodies that work together. The four chimes are in tune with one another. You can play any two, three or all four together without a wrong note.
• A redesigned clapper that performs better than before.

How to play

• The Swirl: Hold the chime by its cord and twirl it with a light flick of the wrist. The wider the motion, the more the strings resonate.
• The Pendulum: Rock it gently back and forth to bring out the notes one by one.
• Hung up: Hang it near a window, or outdoors under cover, and let the wind play it.

Who it is for

• Musicians and singers: Because it is tuned to 440 Hz, it fits easily with other instruments and voices.
• Sound therapy, yoga and meditation: It has a long resonance, it is light to carry, and it pairs well with singing bowls and gongs.
• Early childhood classrooms: It helps to create a calm, harmonious atmosphere.
• Gifts: A popular choice for a new baby, a housewarming or a birthday.

Earth Symphony or 4 Elements?

Earth Symphony is tuned to 440 Hz and has 12 strings in a hardwood body. Its sound is fuller, longer and more enveloping. Koshi 4 Elements is tuned to 432 Hz and has 8 strings in a bamboo body. Its sound is softer, and it is Koshi's original signature sound. If you specifically want 432 Hz, choose 4 Elements. The two collections use different tuning references, so they are not designed to be played together.

Specifications (all four chimes)

• 12 silver-soldered steel strings, hand-tuned to 440 Hz
• Fine hardwood body with a thin matte varnish
• Height ≈ 16 cm · Diameter ≈ 6.3 cm · Total length ≈ 35.5 cm · Weight ≈ 145 g
• Handcrafted at the foot of the Pyrenees, France
• To hear the chime on your phone, scan the QR code on its wooden bead

Care

Hang it indoors, or outdoors under cover now and then, for example in a garden or on a terrace. Humidity can damage the wood. During Hong Kong's humid months, keep the chime somewhere well ventilated.

Options

• Single chime (Mountain / Forest / River / Ocean): HK$580
• Set of 4 (all four melodies): HK$2,200
• Wooden Rack, holds up to 4 chimes: HK$280