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A '''[[chime]]''' is a collection of enough bells to perform a song or hymn. While we may find simple tunes such as Amazing Grace that ''could'' be performed on a pentatonic peal of six bells, we reserve the term ''chime'' to represent a collection of bells that can ring a reasonable repertoire of tunes for all seasons.

To be useful, the chime should encompass a span of at least one octave (8 diatonic notes). In addition, semitones are often employed to enlarge the number of musical selections that can be played. The most-often added semitone is the minor-seventh. Additionally, many chimes include the sharp-fourth~~. A flat third will be useful for playing ''Beneath the Cross of Jesus''~~.

To be useful, the chime should encompass a span of at least one octave (8 diatonic notes). In addition, semitones are often employed to enlarge the number of musical selections that can be played. The most-often added semitone is the minor-seventh. Additionally, many chimes include the sharp-fourth.

''The Star Spangled Banner'' can be performed on a chime of fourteen bells consisting of twelve diatonic notes, spanning 1-1/2 octaves, plus the sharp fourth and flat seventh. Hundreds of other songs and hymns can be played on this chime instrument.

''The Star Spangled Banner'' can be performed on a chime of fourteen bells consisting of twelve diatonic notes, spanning 1-1/2 octaves, plus the sharp fourth and flat seventh. Hundreds of other songs and hymns can be played on this chime instrument. ''A Mighty Fortress'' requires at least 11 bells with 10 diatonic notes and a flat seventh. A flat third (or sixth) would be nice for playing ''Beneath the Cross of Jesus''.

=== Carillon ===

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 A '''[[chime]]''' is a collection of enough bells to perform a song or hymn. While we may find simple tunes such as Amazing Grace that ''could'' be performed on a pentatonic peal of six bells, we reserve the term ''chime'' to represent a collection of bells that can ring a reasonable repertoire of tunes for all seasons.
-To be useful, the chime should encompass a span of at least one octave (8 diatonic notes). In addition, semitones are often employed to enlarge the number of musical selections that can be played. The most-often added semitone is the minor-seventh. Additionally, many chimes include the sharp-fourth. A flat third will be useful for playing ''Beneath the Cross of Jesus''.
+To be useful, the chime should encompass a span of at least one octave (8 diatonic notes). In addition, semitones are often employed to enlarge the number of musical selections that can be played. The most-often added semitone is the minor-seventh. Additionally, many chimes include the sharp-fourth.
-''The Star Spangled Banner'' can be performed on a chime of fourteen bells consisting of twelve diatonic notes, spanning 1-1/2 octaves, plus the sharp fourth and flat seventh. Hundreds of other songs and hymns can be played on this chime instrument.
+''The Star Spangled Banner'' can be performed on a chime of fourteen bells consisting of twelve diatonic notes, spanning 1-1/2 octaves, plus the sharp fourth and flat seventh. Hundreds of other songs and hymns can be played on this chime instrument. ''A Mighty Fortress'' requires at least 11 bells with 10 diatonic notes and a flat seventh. A flat third (or sixth) would be nice for playing ''Beneath the Cross of Jesus''.
 === Carillon ===