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Basic Training for Bells Venita MacGorman.
Introducing the essential skills needed for
ringing handbells and handchimes, this
collection presents 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 each
newly learned technique into practice.
8063965 2-3 Octave
Handbell Collection . . . .L2 12.95
Beginning Busy Ringers
First Lessons for the Younger Beginning Ringer
Kirtsy Mitchell.
Teaching music with chimes or bells from the
very beginning has never been more fun! This
reproducible teachers edition contains 56 pages
of music, exercises, teaching pages, puzzles, and
games that are perfectly geared to children's bell
choirs. Creative and educationally sound, it is
nicely paced to keep students involved and bring
them to a level of proficiency that will give them a
sense of real accomplishment.
10040610 3 Octave Handbell Collection -
Reproducible . . . . . . . . .L1 29.95
The Color-Ring Book Color-Coded Songbook
arr. Alan Hager.
Chords and melodies are printed with colors
matching the bells, resulting in instant success
for bell ringers of all ability levels. Below each
song in the book is a diagram showing which
bells are needed for both the melody and chords
in that song. Instructions are printed in the front
cover. Includes 19 songs with melodies and
chords color-coded to KidsPlay bells. 11 songs
are playable only with 8-note bell sets. A chart
on each page identifies the bells used. Titles
include: Deck the Halls; It's Raining, It's Pouring;
Jingle Bells; Lullaby by Brahms; Twinkle Twinkle
Little Star; Are You Sleeping?; Billy Boy; Blue
Bells of Scotland; and many more.
11147240 Handbells Collection . . . .E 10.95
Exploring Handbells
Betty B. Radford.
A how-to book for new directors and ringers,
this educational book introduces handbells and
handchimes and provides clear descriptions and
illustrations of many handbell techniques. Original
compositions were written specifically to allow
practice and exploration of each technique before
combining them with other techniques. Each
piece is playable on handbells and handchimes,
although some techniques do not apply to
handchimes. The music in this collection is written
for two- and three-octave ringing ensembles.
10931800 2-3 Octave
Handbell Collection . . . . . . . 40.00
Exploring Handbells Book 2
Techniques and Repertoire for Handbells
and Handchimes
Betty B. Radford.
A follow-up to Exploring Handbells Book 1, this
book proceeds to the next level of techniques
that ringers will encounter in handbell music:
echo, ring touch, hand damp, table land damp,
martellato lift, mallet roll, suspended mallet,
gyro, weaving, and singing bell. The music
incorporates techniques from Book 1 as well
as these new ones and features all original
compositions other than the Huron Carol, which
is an arrangement. The music may be played on
either handbells or handchimes, though not all
techniques are applicable to handchimes.
11343042 2-3 Octave
Handbell Collection . . . . .E 40.00
From Singing to Ringing
arr. Karen Thompson.
This is a valuable resource for teaching and
reinforcing some basic yet essential music
skills needed to ring handbells. Keeping a
steady beat and visually tracking music from
beat to beat (and measure to measure) are
important skills that handbell ringers must
accomplish to be successful. The conventional
approach to aid in learning these two skills in a
handbellsetting is counting aloud by the director
and/or ringers. From Singing to Ringing serves
the same purpose as counting aloud, but in a
more enjoyable and engaging way. Additionally,
rhythms are easier to perform and internalize
when sung. If they can sing it, they can ring it!
10757902 2-3 Octave
Handbell Collection . . L1-L2 5.95
From Voice to Hands
arr. Sandra Eithun.
This collection of 16 traditional folk songs and
corresponding activities is designed for the
intermediate-level general music classroom.
Each song is presented in five formats, building
from the simplest (solfege with unison singing)
to more complex activities (melody and
chords rung). For grades 3-7. handbells and
handchimes offer an exciting and fun option for
students to comprehend and visualize various
musical concepts in a way that keeps them
engaged and fosters their growth as musicians.
10484038 2-3 Octave Handbell Collection -
Reproducible . . . . . . L1-L2 45.00
Multicultural Tunes That Teach
Tunes That Teach Series
Martha Lynn Thompson.
A sequel to the best-selling Tunes That Teach, this
collection features seventeen handbellselections
with separate two-octave and three-octave
arrangements. Tanzanian, Israeli, Afro-American,
Brazilian, Swahili, Argentine, Hasidic, Cuban,
Chinese, Bohemian and Latin American tunes are
all represented in this reproducible collection which
moves pedagogically from Level 1 to Level 2.
10080383 2-3 Octave Handbell Collection -
Reproducible . . . . . . . . .L2 44.95
Read 'n' Ring Michael Burkhardt.
This revolutionary approach to teaching music
literacy with handbells or handchimes takes the
ringer from rote and chord playing to reading
part scores and the full grand staff! Written as
a sequential music education method, Read 'n'
Ring contains arrangements with separate two-
and three-octave settings alongside classroom-
tested exercises to develop note-reading skills
and reinforce basic musical concepts. Teaching
titles include: Debbie's Song; A Spring Carol;
"New World" Symphony, Movement 2 (Dvorak);
"Surprise" Symphony No. 94, Movement 2
(Haydn); Simple Gifts; Eine kleine Nachtmusik;
Movement 2 (Mozart), and Symphony No. 7,
Movement 2 (Beethoven).
10523615 2-3 Octave Handbell Collection -
Reproducible . . . . . . . . .L1 44.95
Whether you're a teacher in a classroom or a church
director faced with a group of beginners, the resources in
this section will provide the tools for success. Taking time
to teach the basics now lays the groundwork for a vibrant
program in the future.
In the classroom, handbells and handchimes contribute to
visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning.
Have your ringers watch you and count
out loud while you go through changes in
tempo and dynamics.
