[header] How to build and tune a wind chime [title] Gather chime material. [step] The sound the chimes will make depends on many factors, such as what the chimes are made of, how long they are, and how thick they are. The most common substances for chimes are metal tubes, pipes, and rods, which you can find at hardware stores, craft stores, or from scrap metal. 
Try to choose pipes that have a uniform thickness on all sides for an even tone. [substeps] Pipes and tubes are the same in wind chimes.