Q. What metal is best for wind chimes?

Answer

There are a variety of metals that are most commonly used for wind chimes. Aluminum is by far the most popular material because of the clarity volume and length of its chimes as well as its exceptional durability and weather resistance. In addition aluminum is one of the few materials that can be recycled. Steel which can frequently be recycled into bell-style chimes that are both economical and long-lasting Brass is also said to be among the greatest materials for making wind chimes. [Citation needed] The unique quality of its sound is what gives gongs and chimes used in Feng Shui their potently emotive quality.