Tubular bells facts for kids
Chimes/Tubular Bells (by Yamaha)
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| Other instrument | |
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| Other names | Chimes |
| Classification | idiophone |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 111.232 (Sets of percussion tubes) |
| Playing range | |
| C4-F5 standard; extended range can include C4-G5, bass F3-B3, but can vary | |
| Builders | |
| Deagan, Adams, Yamaha, Jenco, Premier Percussion | |
Tubular bells, also known as chimes, are a percussion instrument. They make a bell sound when hit with a mallet. They are used in Mike Oldfield's album Tubular Bells.
Related pages
Images for kids
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Adams Bass Chimes, range F3–B3
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Chimes/tubular bells
See also
In Spanish: Campanas tubulares para niños
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