Good Christian Friends Rejoice
The skill level designation comes from the running eighth-note lines in the otherwise simple rhythm and harmonies of this arrangement. There is an optional ostinato part to be played on handchimes (if duplicate bells are not available) or suspended bells with mallets (G6-G7 bell tree); the idea is to imitate a zimbelstern. The interplay of lines and melody gives the effect of tower bells and organ on a bright, merry Christmas day.