These NINO instruments have a very cutting ping sound The free floating bars create a very long sustain with a pleasant tone longer than the average chime or bell set The sound effect these bars create is useful for creating accents in a group setting where other instruments are being played and they are fun to play on their own NINO offers three different pitched Energy Chimes as well as a model with three bars NINO Percussion offers an outstanding collection of musical instruments designed specifically for children Whether played alone or with a group the performance and sound quality of NINO Percussion instruments make them the ideal choice for young musicians and those who teach them