As the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol has a long and rich musical heritage that will be underscored with new interactive art for budding and accomplished musicians alike - outdoor play instruments.
Three outdoor play instruments will be installed at the new Beaver Creek Plaza on Shelby Street including chimes, drums, and a xylophone.
Seven aluminum chimes ranging from 7 to 9 feet tall (pitched one octave below middle C) will be accompanied by five tuned hand drums and a metallophone made with 23 resonated aluminum bars in the key of C major and A minor.
These interactive instruments will add a play feature to the new plaza that is being built as part of the flood reduction project for Beaver Creek, and will be located in the heart of downtown.
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