Chimes in Xi'an set the Guinness World Record

On May 22, the "Tianzi Chang'an" Bianzhong (or chimes) of Xi'an International University successfully won the title of "The largest-scaled chime (number of chimes)" of the Guinness World Record. At the same time, the on-site experts determined through actual measurements that this set of replica chimes by far boasts the widest range in records, creating a new height of chime casting with the highest regulation, the widest range and the largest scale.

At the Drum Music Grand Theater of Xi'an International University, Ms. Hou Ying, the official certification officer of Guinness World Records, announced the certification results.

This set of replica chimes "Tianzi Chang'an" boasts the widest range in records, and its pitch matches that of modern instruments. As the reproduction of an ancient musical instrument, the "Tianzi Chang'an" chimes fit the modern music rhythm system, also capable of artistic performances.

Huang Teng, the chief designer of the "Tianzi Chang'an" chimes, also the president of Xi'an International University, introduced that it took ten years of planning, designing and casting to come up with this complete set of chimes, which were cast under strict accordance with the ritual music system of the Zhou Dynasty.

Xi'an International University particularly built the Drum Music Grand Theater to deliver the performance of these chimes. It also hired creators from professional fields to sort out and create chime repertoire. Furthermore, there will be international tours coming up.

The "Tianzi Chang'an" chimes set has a total length of 2,155 centimeters and a total height of 290 centimeters, consisting of 111 bells. The patterns of dragon, fish, and rope mainly refer to cultural relics of the Zhou Dynasty unearthed in Shaanxi, exerting extraordinary cultural power.