Chamberlain Music is a Department for Education approved supplier for the Musical Instruments, Equipment & Technology Framework

01428 658806 Our phone lines are open
Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm

Honestly Made
Made in the UK
Tools for Schools
Inclusivity & SEND
Search by Key Stage / Year Group
Teacher Hub & News
- How to guides
  Mic up your choir, soundproof your practice room, store your tuned percussion etc.
- Meet the teacher
  Interviews with teachers and a chance to see their 'space' - their department.
- News articles
  To keep you informed about what's going on in the world of music education.
- Recommendations
  From teachers and educators and our Director of Education, William Thompson
- Resources
  Free information, downloads, and helpful links.
- Reviews
  Product reviews, press releases, comparisons and more.

Home Percussion Instruments Outdoor percussion

Percussion Play Calypso chimes diatonic, set of 8

Brand: Percussion Play SKU:

RRP

ex. VAT

Robust, colourful and eye-catching diatonic chimes
Impressive, sensory instrument, great for play areas and therapy gardens
Produces a clear, lively tone with lasting, resonant sustain
Attractive adonized aluminium rainbow-coloured chimes
Perfect for outdoor use, the UV stable polish ensures no chipping, flaking or peeling
Each chime is complete with a mallet, held securely with a 'mallet minder' when not in use

Add to basket

Read the full article

Percussion Play – accessible outdoor music-making

Read this article to learn more the philosophies and research that have gone Percussion Play's designs…

Product information
Specifications
Videos
Delivery info

Introducing the Percussion Play Calypso diatonic chimes – set of 8

This eye-catching and colourful diatonic chimes are perfect for musical exploration, with the chimes being popular for their durability, beautiful finish and fantastic tone. Perfect for various outdoor settings such as pre-schools gardens, play areas, and therapy gardens. The notes produce a lively, clear tone with a lasting, resonant sustain.

Each attached to a single stainless-steel polished finish and made with an adonized aluminium polished finish, the chimes are UV stable and will not chip, flake or peel.

Each post comes complete with a mallet and an accompanying ‘mallet minder’ to hold your mallet securely in place when not in use.

Excellent warranty provided

Percussion Play's manufacturing processes are consistently of the highest quality, and on top of that they offer unrivalled warranties on their products:

Limited 25 Year Warranty - on metalwork used in the supporting structure of stands and frames, against structural failure caused by deterioration due to exposure to weather or by defective materials or workmanship.

Limited 10 Year Warranty - on timber, composite, aluminium and stainless steel components (includes notes and fixings), against structural failure caused by deterioration due to exposure to weather or by defective materials or defective workmanship.

Limited 2 Year Warranty - on mallets and other components used in the initiation of percussive sound on Percussion Play instruments.

NB: These Limited Warranties do not include fading of colours, damage due to excessive wear and tear, vandalism, or negligence.

Surface mounted vs Ground install

There are two ways to install this Percussion Play product:

Surface mounted

The leg is attached to a base plate, which is then fixed into the ground using anchors. This provides a brilliant level of stability, whilst making it possible to move the product around with relative ease.

Ground install

The leg is directly embedded into the ground, providing excellent, long-lasting stability. However, once placed, the instrument will be very hard to move - perfect for permanent installations.

Installation instructions included below.

Installation instructions

Ground install instructions Surface mount instructions

	50m	10m	<3m
Sound at different distances (dB):	52	62	87

Delivery methods

We despatch orders quickly and efficiently. Orders processed before 1pm are very often despatched on the same day (subject to payment terms and stock availability). Orders placed after our couriers have collected will usually be shipped the following day. We use a variety of couriers and shipping methods to ensure that orders are shipped and delivered quickly and safely. We can call upon a number of additional couriers during busy periods, and also operate a private specialist service for acoustic and digital piano deliveries.

Click & Collect

It is possible to collect your order for free from our showroom at:

Chamberlain Music
Corporate House
Kings Road Industrial Estate
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2QH

Collections can be made Monday to Friday, 9:00am –5:30pm. You can collect from our showroom where there is ample car-parking available.

Select ‘Click & Collect’ as the delivery method when you reach the checkout page. Your order will be processed quickly, and we will inform you by email when it is ready for collection (usually within 24 hours, subject to stock availability). Please bring a copy of your order confirmation with you when collecting.

Delivery charges

Our carriage charges are normally calculated according to order contents as below:

UK mainland

Most instruments, accessories, & books	£3.75 ex.VAT (£4.50 inc.VAT) Free over £50 inc.VAT
Large items (Storage trolleys, music stand trolleys, baritone saxophones, portable digital pianos, drum kits, gamelan packs, samba packs, individual steel pans, timpani, tubular bells, vibraphones, orchestral xylophones, cellos, tech bundles)	£17.50 ex.VAT (£21 inc.VAT) for first item £12.50 ex.VAT (£15 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
Extra large items (Double basses, steel pan packs, bass steel pans, tubas)	£35 ex.VAT (£42 inc.VAT) for first item £25 ex.VAT (£30 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
Digital pianos (Most upright style models)	FREE boxed delivery (requires self-assembly) £195 ex.VAT (£234 inc.VAT) for GOLD delivery (includes assembly, positioning, and disposal of packaging)
Large digital pianos (Grand piano style cabinets and selected larger models)	£49 ex.VAT (£58.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly) £75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly) £195 ex.VAT (£234 inc.VAT) for GOLD delivery (includes assembly, positioning, and disposal of packaging)
Acoustic pianos	Free ground floor delivery Call us for more complicated deliveries

Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands, & Channel Islands

Books	£3.75 ex.VAT (£4.50 inc.VAT) Channel Islands: £7.50 ex.VAT (£9 inc.VAT)
Most instruments & accessories	£17.50 ex.VAT (£21 inc.VAT) per order
Large items	£35 ex.VAT (£42 inc.VAT) per item
Extra large items	£49 ex.VAT (£58.80 inc.VAT) per item
Digital pianos	£59 ex.VAT (£70.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly) £75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly)
Large digital pianos	£99 ex.VAT (£118.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly) £129 ex.VAT (£154.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly)
Acoustic pianos	Call us for a quote

Republic of Ireland

Books & sheet music	10% of basket total Min £15 inc.VAT
Most instruments & accessories	12.5% of basket total Min £30 inc.VAT
Large items	£75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for first item £50 ex.VAT (£60 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
Extra large items	£99 ex.VAT (£118.80 inc.VAT) for first item £75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
Digital and acoustic pianos	Call us for a quote

Mainland Europe and Rest of World

If you would like to order from us, but you live outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, or Republic of Ireland, please email us at sales@chamberlainmusic.com with your enquiry and we will do our best to help.

If your basket contains items from more than one of these categories, you will be charged a blended rate (usually equivalent to the highest individual carriage charge). Some extremely large and built-to-order products are shipped direct from the manufacturer and are subject to further surcharges (see individual product pages for more information).

Orders paid before 3pm are normally despatched the same day subject to availability. If you need something in a hurry, we can normally organise next day delivery on products we have in stock. Call us for a quote.

Couriers are contracted to deliver Monday to Friday only, with the exception of our private piano delivery team who deliver on Saturdays where applicable.

Chamberlain Music is an approved supplier for the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment, & Technology Framework.

If you are a school and would like assistance or to discuss your requirements, please email me or call our sales department:

jon.caton@chamberlainmusic.com 01428 658806

Find out more here about our Services to Education