Further to the inquiry from "khargrove" in 001027 MMDigest regarding
Deagan chimes: the writer does not say whether these are the usual
orchestral tubular chimes, with a single tube per note.

The reference to "Notre Dame Cathedral Chimes" causes me to wonder
whether these are organ chimes or shaker bells, so-called because each
note has 4 tubular chimes of graduated sizes in a wooden base, all of
which sound together when shaken, similar to a 4', a 2' and two 1'
organ pipes sounding simultaneously.

The organ chimes were directly based on the Javanese anklang chimes,
made of bamboo, which are found in gamelan orchestras.  The Deagan
adaptations made in Chicago were popular with circuses in the early
part of the 20th century.  (We were given our set by the widow of a
sideshow barker.)

A 2-octave set of organ chimes is on display at the Circus Museum in
Baraboo, Wisconsin, and a set has also been used at Disneyland and
Disney World by strolling barbershop quartets, with each member holding
and shaking two notes.

A set of organ chimes was also featured in the annual Purdue University
Christmas Show, which will be broadcast on PBS within the next few
weeks.  The organ chimes are quite rare compared to the tubular chimes
found in almost every orchestra and concert band.

Regards,

David C Norris
Kewanna, Indiana