Solo and Ensemble Notation Symbols

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Solo and Ensemble Notation Symbols

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Solo Notation:
	Right Hand

	Left Hand

	Handbell passed from the right hand to the left hand.

	Handbell passed from the left hand to the right hand.

Placement of Handbells on the Table:
	Remove from the table.

	Remove from the table and put in its place.

	Place E6 in the space above and between E5 and F5.

	Place E6 directly above E5.

Multiple Handbell Configurations:
	Four-In-Hand For the Left Hand.	G6 is in the primary position, B6 is in the secondary position, the handbells ring independently.

	Four-In-Hand For the Right Hand.	A6 is in the primary position, C7 is in the secondary position, the handbells ring independently.

	Shelley Position for the Left Hand.	E6 is in the primary position, E7 is in the secondary position, the handbells ring simultaneously.

	Shelley Position for the Right Hand.	G6 is in the primary position, G7 is in the secondary position, the handbells ring simultaneously.

	Six-In-Hand Set-up for the Left Hand.	With F6 in the primary position.

	Six-In-Hand Set-up for the Right Hand.	With G6 in the primary position.

	Handbell Tree

The above information is based on the standard Handbell Notation developed under the auspices of The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Inc.

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