Chimes
Bells and chimes are both steeped in a long history of spiritual purposes. You’ve heard of church bells and wedding bells, as well as hell’s bells. Agogo bells, possibly the oldest samba instrument, were an essential part of spiritual ceremonies in Africa. Wind chimes have been known to scare away evil spirits, as well as maximize the flow of chi. Then there's energy chimes, which can be tuned to the chakras and used to create soundscapes that revitalize the soul.
In music, this spiritual connection is not lost on the more astute percussionist. These ceremonious sounds can rise and fall in glimmering glissandos; they can ping and shimmer, polarize and unify, undertone and overtone, manifest and dissolve, invigorate and relax, and generally bend the emotional nuances of your music in any direction you care to take it. Even if you don't believe in chakras and chi's, these instruments can be a powerful tool.
Bells are typically used to drive the beat and energize the rhythm. Jingle bells and ankle bells are often used in stomp music and folk dances, creating uniquely intuitive rhythms based on motion. Agogo bells are arguably the most addictive, with their distinctive cowbell-like sound and clave-rhythm style of play. Meanwhile, chimes are known for their ethereal presence, seamlessly simmering like a secret ingredient in a complex and meditative soup.
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LP Jam Bell, Large, Red (LP1233)
Latin Percussion
$41.53LP Jam Bells produce a bright, high-pitched sound with short sustain making them perfect for accent notes. They come in two sizes, one slightly higher in pitch than the other. They are made in the USA and have an eye bolt mount that fits...LP1233$41.53 -
Mid-East Round Bells 100-count
Mid-East
MSRP: $48.90$42.51100, 5/8" brass round bells on a wire coil. Leave together and bend to the necessary shape, or, uncoil and use separately.RDBLMSRP: $48.90$42.51 -
DOBANI Dorje and Bell - Small
DOBANI
MSRP: $58.90$45.99The Bell and Dorje come as a set and is cast in 2 parts. The top part being brass with the face of the goddess which is the owner of the bell and the bell part made from bell metal. It has a finely worn antiqued appearance The bell represents wisdom and...DRJBSMSRP: $58.90$45.99 -
Toca Tone Bars 5 notes w/ Mallet (T-TONE5)
Toca Percussion
MSRP: $72.00$45.99Aluminum alloy bars mounted on a solid wood platform FEATURESComes with wood malletRubber feetT-TONE5MSRP: $72.00$45.99 -
LP 6" Triangle (LP311C)
Latin Percussion
$46.09LP Triangles are made from heat-tempered, high-alloy steel for bright and clear performance. Available in three sizes, all include a nylon hanging string and two strikers. FEATURES6" low pitch triangle, high alloy steel that has been carefully heat...LP311C$46.09 -
CP Sleigh Bells, 25 Bells
Latin Percussion
CP Sleigh Bells have the Holiday sound we all know and love. Bells are attached to fabric strips and then mounted to a wooden handle. 25-bell model really cuts through the music.CP374Qty in Cart: 0Price:Subtotal: -
Mid-East Plain Brass Clam Bells 100-Count
Mid-East
MSRP: $69.90$55.24100 on a coil. Great for costumes. Each bell is approximately 3/4 x 3/4 of an inch.CLBCMSRP: $69.90$55.24 -
LP One-Handed Triangle
Latin Percussion
$59.80Watch a Video Demonstration of the LP One-Handed Triangle Thanks to the imagination of Doug Hinrichs (percussionist with the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical In The Heights) and the creative talents of the LP design team, the humble triangle has...LP311H$59.80 -
LP Dry Agogo Large (LP579)
Latin Percussion
$64.36LP’s Dry Agogo Bells are a pair of steel bells connected by a flat U-shaped steel handle. The bells are pitched a minor third apart and are used to play various Afro-Brazilian patterns. Made in the USA, they feature a dry uniform timbre with medium...LP579$64.36 -
LP Vibra-tone Large-Indigo Blue (LP776-BL)
Latin Percussion
$68.93The LP Vibra-Tone is a specially tuned aluminum tube that produces smooth bell-like tone with remarkable sustain. When the thumb covers the hole in the tube, a unique “wah-wah” sound is created. Includes rubber mallet. FEATURESMade of...LP776-BL$68.93 -
MSRP: $98.90$78.15
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LP Aspire Bar Chimes, 24 Bars
Latin Percussion
$89.99Listen to this instrument: LP Aspire Bar Chimes, 24 Bars The LP Aspire Bar Chimes are a great value for any beginning player featuring 24 alloy chimes strung to the wood bar with nylon ties for great sound and durability.LPA280$89.99