Tubular bells produce by striking to them with a hammer. It can play different notes. Therefore it is a percussion instrument with indefinite pitch.
They sound like church bells
The Tubular bells (or Chimes) originated in the 1880s
Tubular Bells III was created on 1998-09-22.
The Orchestral Tubular Bells was created on 1975-08-28.
Tubular bells belong to the percussion family of musical instruments. They consist of a set of metal tubes of varying lengths that are struck with mallets to produce sound. Often used in orchestras and various musical genres, they create a distinctive, resonant tone. The instrument is also known as "orchestral chimes" or "tubular chimes."
They sound like church bells
From the Tubular bells album by Mike Oldfield
Tubular bells create sound when struck with a mallet. The impact causes the metal tubes to vibrate, producing a clear and resonant tone. The length and thickness of the tubes determine the pitch of the sound created.
The Tubular bells (or Chimes) originated in the 1880s
The Best of Tubular Bells was created in 1972.
Tubular Bells was created on 1973-05-25.
The Orchestral Tubular Bells was created on 1975-08-28.
Tubular Bells III was created on 1998-09-22.
The Complete Tubular Bells was created on 2003-05-26.
Tubular Bells II was created on 1992-08-31.
Tubular Bells is the debut album of Mike Oldfield.
Tubular Bells III Live was created on 1998-09-04.