Three Octaves-The Hal Leonard Handbell Method is designed for anyone just learning to ring Handbells. Whether you're an experienced musician or you don't read music at all yet this step-by-step guide will teach you the basic skills and techniques you need for ringing in a Handbell or Handchime choir.Instructions include:Ringing & DampingBasic Music ReadingPractice & Performance PiecesStaccato TechniquesDynamicsStretches & Warm-Ups and more! A helpful Director's Guide is also included offering insights and rehearsal suggestions for several pieces in the book.Instructional material is demonstrated clearly with photos and illustrations throughout.

Alternating gentle lyrical passages with triumphant bold sections this arrangement of the beloved hymn is sure to enhance your worship throughout the church year. The melody passes back and forth freely between the handbells and piano with each part contributing to the harmony texture and overall effect of the piece. A key change on the last verse draws the piece to its final joyous ending. Alternating gentle lyrical passages with triumphant bold sections this arrangement of the beloved hymn is sure to enhance your worship throughout the church year. The melody passes back and forth freely between the handbells and piano with each part contributing to the harmony texture and overall effect of the piece. A key change on the last verse draws the piece to its final joyous ending.

for 2-Octave Handbells-A step-by-step approach to the art of handbell or chime ringing for the non-reader or experienced musician.

This festive Easter celebration opens with a fanfare and a triumphant statement of the hymn tune LLANFAIR commonly paired the the hymn texts 'Jesus Christ Is Risen Today' and 'Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.' The middle section gives ringers a unique opportunity for expression through a subdued moment combining handbells and handchimes with vibrato technique. Momentum returns for a grand restatement of the opening with a herald-like closing reflecting our joy in the risen Savior!This festive Easter celebration opens with a fanfare and a triumphant statement of the hymn tune LLANFAIR commonly paired the the hymn texts 'Jesus Christ Is Risen Today' and 'Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.' The middle section gives ringers a unique opportunity for expression through a subdued moment combining handbells and handchimes with vibrato technique. Momentum returns for a grand restatement of the opening with a herald-like closing reflecting our joy in the risen Savior!

This is a perfect selection to open a worship service. The tune OLD 100TH better known to most people as the Doxology is given suitable Level 1 techniques of LV echo shake and martellato in this delightful setting in which everyone gets a turn at playing the melody at some point. This is a perfect selection to open a worship service. The tune OLD 100TH better known to most people as the Doxology is given suitable Level 1 techniques of LV echo shake and martellato in this delightful setting in which everyone gets a turn at playing the melody at some point.

This collection includes seven top-selling settings of popular contemporary hymns and songs all for 3-5 octaves Levels 2+ to 3+. The arrangements come from a variety of composers and arrangers and offer a range of styles to enliven your worship. Seven great pieces for less than the cost of three makes this a real bargain! This collection includes seven top-selling settings of popular contemporary hymns and songs all for 3-5 octaves Levels 2+ to 3+. The arrangements come from a variety of composers and arrangers and offer a range of styles to enliven your worship. Seven great pieces for less than the cost of three makes this a real bargain!

Commissioned for the 2020 Handbell Musicians of America Area 5 Spring Festival_x000D_ in Louisville, Kentucky, this piece starts open and stately before launching with_x000D_ rhythmic energy into a Bluegrass-infused toe-tapper. It brilliantly pairs the_x000D_ Freeman Lewis hymn tune BOURBON (?I Take My Refuge in the Lord?) with a_x000D_ Daniel Teasley hymn of similar assurance. Marts, mallets, plucks, ring-touches_x000D_ and more are sure to excite your concert audiences and congregations alike; and_x000D_ the optional band (fiddle, tambourine, bass, and guitar/mandolin/banjo) may be_x000D_ added in any combination for extra charm!

This arrangement combines two gentle Christmas tunes to create a reflective musical mood. Appropriate throughout Advent and Christmas, for church or school use. / Hand Bells

This original composition sparkles as syncopated rhythms shakes and stopped techniques make your toes tap and your feet want to dance. Mallets martelatte thumb damp and shakes bring this song alive making it a perfect festival or worship opener. This original composition sparkles as syncopated rhythms shakes and stopped techniques make your toes tap and your feet want to dance. Mallets martelatte thumb damp and shakes bring this song alive making it a perfect festival or worship opener.