Review:      This collection introduces the essential skills needed for ringing handbells and handchimes by presenting rote exercises for the ringers to drill each new skill. Music throughout the book, arranged in both 2 and 3-octave versions, includes hymn arrangements, classical transcriptions, and original pieces. The music provides all ringers the opportunity to put newly learned techniques, such as shaking, echoes, martellatos, changing bells and playing at dfferent dynamic levels, into practice. Instructions are given for modifying the techniques for use with handchime choirs. A bibliography of music utilizing the various techniques is included. Creative and humorous illustrations throughout the book enhance its appeal to ringers of all ages.

Published by: Choristers Guild

 Part of the Series: Basic Training for Bells
(Choristers Guild)

Titles are listed below

Composer: Various	Arranger: MacGorman, Venita & Erin	Octaves: 2-3	Level: 1	Rating: Easy	Copyright: 2003
Classification: Secular , Hymn Tune , Beginning Music - step 2, "Very Easy" , Beginning Music-"Very, Very Easy" , International Music , Classical Composers , Folk Music , Beginning Ringer Books , Text with Music , Exercises , Collection , Processionals
Technique: Mallet , Pl (Pluck) , TD (Thumb Damp) , Echo , Martellato Lift , RT (Ring Touch) , Sk (Shake) , Sw (Swing) , LV (Let Vibrate) , Martellato
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: Handbells OR Chimes
Bells Used: Two Octaves: 24 Bells; Three Octaves: 36 Bells