Are wind chimes an instrument?

Posted by: Making Music

Are wind chimes an instrument? - 11/19/12 11:11 PM

Are wind chimes an instrument? If so, is wind a musician?
Posted by: wouter79

Re: Are wind chimes an instrument? - 12/12/12 12:20 PM

It could be, if played intently by someone. I don't think that wind is having intent but who knows smile
Posted by: gsmonks

Re: Are wind chimes an instrument? - 03/23/13 07:50 AM

Originally Posted By: Making Music
Are wind chimes an instrument? If so, is wind a musician?


Yes. There are types of music that are random. They could also be considered an effect.

Tinkle, tinkle.

"Song is the wind chime of memory." James Mahar.
Posted by: LarryShone

Re: Are wind chimes an instrument? - 03/23/13 09:15 AM

No theyre a ruddy nuisance! Ban the things I say wink
Posted by: Exalted Wombat

Re: Are wind chimes an instrument? - 04/02/13 08:54 AM

Originally Posted By: Making Music
Are wind chimes an instrument? If so, is wind a musician?


Can be, if played with musical intent.
No. Unless you find "yes" a useful concept. In which case, yes.
Posted by: Immortal Beloved

Re: Are wind chimes an instrument? - 05/19/13 05:52 AM

Originally Posted By: Making Music
is wind a musician?


That sounds like something the Buddha would say. smile

I would say anything that can make a sound you like is an instrument.