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The Dance Chimes is a foot-operated chime-like musical instrument that consists of 9 bronze tiles, with mechanical sound elements under each.

Description
The 9 bronze tiles of the Dance Chimes are arranged in a square formation and usually in-built in the ground. The sound pads are triggered by sensitive hammers activated while hopping, jumping or dancing. The tone is bell-like and the notes are tuned in a pentatonic sequence and can be played note by note to play a melody, or sounded together to play a chord.

History
Designed by Alfons van Leggelo in the mid-1970s, the Dance Chimes was inspired by physical properties of the carillon of The Netherlands, where the greatest concentration of carillons is still found. The name 'Dance Chimes' came from the movement to ‘dance’, a connection between movement and sound experience, and ‘chimes’, the instrument most similar in material and sound. Dance Chimes have been installed in public places worldwide, including Battery Park, Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground, Museumplein, Amsterdam and also schools for mentally/physically handicapped children.

Manufacturers
Richter Spielgerate - English Richter Spielgerate - German

Distributors
Goric

Category:Percussion instruments