The Hal Leonard Handbell Method is designed for anyone just learning to ring handbells. Whether you're an experienced musician or you don't read music at all yet, this step-by-step guide will teach you the basic skills and techniques you need for ringing in a handbell or handchime choir. Instructions include: Ringing & Damping • Basic Music Reading • Practice & Performance Pieces • Staccato Techniques • Dynamics • Stretches & Warm-Ups • and more! A helpful Director's Guide is also included, offering insights and rehearsal suggestions for several pieces in the book. Instructional material is demonstrated clearly with photos and illustrations throughout.
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A marvelous arrangement of a wonderful tune! Using the suggested bell techniques and a full 5 octaves makes this a true winner!
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The arranger makes full use of the bells in all octaves. Several repeats stretch the length of this piece. Set in G minor, this classic Christmas tune will require some work, but the final result will be worth the effort! A show piece for both the concert hall and sanctuary.
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Your choir will enjoy this piece, but it requires work!
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A sensitive arrangement of a lovely tune by Gustav Holst. Use a solo instrument or chimes for the melody in the middle section.
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A delightful concerto-type arrangement of hymntune AUSTRIA. Brass Parts available separately (tpt 1-2, hn, tbn, tba.)
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This set of Cohan tunes was arranged particularly for school or community chime groups. With that in mind, no handbell specific techniques were employed. Because of the chromatic nature of Cohan's music, these are great pieces to teach and practice weaving. The set includes: Yankee Doodle Boy • You're A Grand Old Flag • Give My Regards To Broadway • 45 Minutes From Broadway and Mary's A Grand Old Name.
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A simply beautiful setting of the well-loved carol with an impressionistic flair.
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Adapted for bells from the orchestral piece of the same name. A real show stopper!
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A lot of arpeggios with LV giving clusters of sound. There is constant movement, but the piece is easy.
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Dramatic, melodic and harmonically rich.
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A sensitive arrangement of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” ending triumphantly with optional chimes playing “Joy to the World”.
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Ringing Basics is a step-by-step approach to the art of handbell ringing. The basics of music and bell ringing are presented and reinforced through explanations, exercises and pieces. The pieces are designed for learning and practice, but they may also be used for performance. For 3-Octave handbells or chimes.
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With the rhythmic structure reminiscent of a drum beat, this is a simple arrangement of this popular Christmas tune. The main challenge is keeping the steady beat. Measures total 58.
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Although written for 3-5 octaves, the larger set will be more satisfying because of the harmony and suggested techniques. Sensitivity to the printed page is a necessity. This arrangement is written in G Major and modulates to C Major. Measures total 67.
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Plucking and martellato add to the effectiveness of Mr. Wagner's arrangement of a perennial Christmas favorite.
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For handbells and optional choirchimes. A fine arrangement of a beautiful tune and as in most of Betty's music there is much activity in the upper and lower bells. A lot of repetitious patterns facilitate learning.
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An exciting arrangement of a Strauss march.
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Great selection for concert. Rhythm keeps ringers and audience awake. Most convincing with 5 octaves.
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A literal transcription of the familiar Bach tune for either two handbell choirs or handbell choir and piano or organ.
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Scored for handbell quartet, this piece is perfect to pull out in the summer for that patriotic service when you choir may be on break, or for community concerts and festivities. This arrangement, previously published in 1940, has been polished and shined by the arranger and past editor of handbells for Shawnee Press, Bob Currier.
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A delightful arrangement of this marvelous Christmas piece. The arranger captures the spirit of this “gem” and even adds a little humor at the end!
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A concertato style arrangement of the tune associated with the text “All Creatures of Our God and King.”
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An easy arrangement of the traditional tune.
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The composer captures the mood of this wonderful Christmas piece by retaining the modality but enhancing it with contemporary harmony. A stunning piece of music!
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A straightforward arrangement of this classic!
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Kiyo Watanabe has masterfully arranged this traditional Japanese melody for 3 octaves of handbells. The plaintive melody is supported by both chordal and undulating eighth accompaniment. This piece is a good challenge to work on sensitivity in dynamics and evoking a mental picture of lovely cherry blossoms. 44 measures.
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An arrangement of the popular Christmas tune for 3 octaves with 4 optional bass notes of the 4th and 5th octaves.
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Includes: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo • It's a Small World • Love Is a Song • Mickey Mouse March • When You Wish Upon a Star • Whistle While You Work • Winnie the Pooh • Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah.
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