AGEHR Handbell Notation Guide

Lightweight sheet lifter showing standard AGEHR handbell notation on one side and solo & ensemble notation on the reverse side. Hole-punched and laminated to go directly into each ringers' notebook for a quick and handy reference.

Alfred Bingo Games

These cards are designed for students of any age who want to have a better understanding of music theory. Thirty-five unique player cards are included with six progressively graded games on each card.

• The Rhythm Bingo Game covers 96 rhythm patterns per card.
• The Note Naming Bingo game covers 96 notes and rests in the treble and bass clefs.
• The Key Signature Bingo game covers all major and minor keys in the treble, bass, and alto clefs.

Part of the Essentials of Music Theory line of products.

Alfred's Pocket Dictionary of Music

Alfred's Pocket Dictionary of Music contains thousands of entries covering all eras of music. It is unique in that it includes contemporary terms and composers in popular as well as classical music. It is organized in a logical sequence for easy reference. The definitions are written in a clear, concise style. Pronunciations for terms as well as composers are included. Biographical composer information includes date and place of birth and death, teachers, compositional media, and items of interest. Music notation charts cover all major aspects of music including notes and rests; dynamics; tempos; music symbols; scales and chord types; key signatures; all major, minor, diminished, augmented and dominant seventh chords; all major scales; all minor scales - natural, harmonic, and melodic; and the Circle of Fifths.

Crazy 8ths Card Game

Ideal for musicians of any age! They creatively combine music education & popular card games- played by reading notes rather than numbers. These games range in difficulty: beginners can easily master GO FISH and OLD MAID, while more advanced players love the fast and furious fun of PIG and CRAZY EIGHTS. Anyone can join in by using the cheat sheet card. This approach to reading music has proven to be successful- "Reading Music is in the Cards"!

Directors Pencil

The red/blue Director's Pencil is useful to make corrections and emphasize notes. Great for directors AND ringers.

Dominotes® Game

Dominotes® teaches musical values while the participants have fun. Students quickly learn note and rest values as they play this unique adaptation of a traditional game. Musicians and non-musicians alike will enjoy this game! Two to four players can play. This set of 28 standard size dominoes (1" x 2" x 3/8") is imprinted with notes and rests. The precision tiles are made of high impact plastic. Instructions included.

Essential Dictionary of Music

A pocket-sized, useful collection of terms, composers and music theory this resource is helpful to amateur and professional musicians. Some features include cross-referencing, up-to-date electronic music terms, musical examples, illustrations and instrumental and vocal ranges. Includes over 330 pages of comprehensive music information in a compact format!

Essential Dictionary of Music Notation

An attractive, pocket-sized text of practical and concise music notation information, this resource is helpful to amateur and professional musicians. The format includes easy-to-use dictionary format, clear illustrations, highlighted key words and concepts with over 75 topics spanning 348 pages.

Essential Dictionary of Orchestration

This useful, pocket-sized resource contains comprehensive information on over 150 instruments. It explains specific characteristics of each instrument, describes dynamic and tonal qualities of each register, includes general information and scoring tips and presents complete and practical ranges and transpositions. Both amateur and professional musicians should find it extremely helpful.

Essential Songwriter's Rhyming Dictionary

This little book was developed with the contemporary songwriter in mind. Most words are cross-referenced in more than one place to make it quicker and easier to find the perfect word. Helpful guidelines and suggestions for ease of use are given in the forward pages. Handy!

Finale® Software

From inspiration to applause, music comes alive with Finale®. Easily compose, arrange, notate and print engraver-quality sheet music that plays back with world-class sounds. Whether you're creating orchestral film scores or MP3 files for your iPod, Finale offers you the flexibility and freedom to create any music you can imagine. Lyrics are more easily entered, instantly appear as they print out, and automatically space with even further precision. Many tasks are simplified, from moving or reordering staves to creating handbell charts. We've added new music fonts that provide percussion, handbell, and mallet images to place in any score, and much more.
Software may not be returned once opened. Defective items will be replaced with identical product.

"Foundations in Ringing" Handbell Notation Sheet Lifter

This sheet lifter is two helpful references in one! One side shows handbell notation symbols and techniques, while the other is a "cheat sheet" of general music terms and symbols.

"Foundations in Ringing" Standard Position Guide Sheet Lifter

Easy to read reference guide of standardized ringing positions for 2-5 octaves of handbells or handchimes.  61 notes are clearly marked on the Grand Staff with 2, 3, 4, & 5-octave ranges separated by color breaks.  Two-sided notation: sharps on the front, flats on the back.  Laminated and hole-punched to fit a standard 3-ring binder.

"Foundations in Ringing" Standard Positions Set

Great instructional tool for any age and ability!  2-sided 4" x 11" reference card for each 'standard' position in a 2- or 3-octave range of bells or chimes.  Both sides offer clear graphics that are easy to read at a quick glance.  Set includes 11 heavyweight laminate cards, all hole-punched to fit a standard 3-ring binder.

Healthy Ringing for Handbells and Handchimes®

The new printing of Healthy Ringing® has finally arrived! It's the same book trusted for years in the handbell community, just with a bit of a facelift with a new cover! Also, a new perfect binding makes the book easier to use and store.

Written by Susan Berry and illustrated by Allan Berry

Healthy Ringing® is the comprehensive guide to proper ringing. This remarkable book carefully describes and illustrates handbell and handchime fundamentals.

Also see the "Healthy Ringing"® Sheet Lifter.

"Healthy Ringing"® Sheet Lifter

This durable and informational sheet lifter gives you tips on stretching the shoulders and neck, arms, hands, back, feet and legs in preparation for ringing the healthy way. Also see the Healthy Ringing for Handbells and Handchimes® book.

Key Signatures

Music Go Play cards (6" x 6") are perfect for expanding music knowledge. The Key Signature cards include sets for treble and bass clefs. Major and minor chords are listed on the back of the card. Games and teaching suggestions are included for each set.

KidsPlay® Combined Handbells/Deskbells

This set of bells combines the features of both the Handbells and Deskbells into one handy and versatile product. The special mechanism not only allows the bells to be played either by hand ringing or pushing the button; but also helps to reduce the 'double ring' effect when playing melodies. The heavy-duty nylon cases* (purchased separately) make storing and transporting bells easy.  Additional music designed for KidsPlay Bell Sets or any 8-20 note instrument is available. We also have color coded cards and an instructional video available for use with these Handbell sets!

*Cases have a 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase.  Cases are NOT included.

KidsPlay® Deskbell Cases

These new cases make storing and transporting bells easier than ever. The heavy-duty nylon material is virtually indestructible! For use with KidsPlay® Deskbells. Stock number 4096 weighs 1.4 lbs empty and 3.3 lbs when holding 8 deskbells. Stock number 4097 weighs 2.3 lbs empty and 5.6 lbs when holding 13 deskbells. Stock number 4098 weighs 2.9 lbs empty and 7.6 lbs when holding 20 deskbells.

*The cases have a 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase.

KidsPlay® Deskbell Sets

Deskbells are the easiest to play, getting a quick response by simply tapping the top of each bell. They come with a song sheet, but we recommend using the 8 Note Bell Song book (available separately), which include 25 songs each with music, words, chord symbols and names of notes and numbers for easy playing.  The heavy-duty nylon cases* (purchased separately) make storing and transporting bells easy.  Additional music designed for KidsPlay® Bell Sets or any 8-20 note instrument is available separately. We also have color coded cards and an instructional video available for use with these deskbell sets!  (Ages 3+)