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Basic Training for Bells - Skill Building for Ringers

Published by: Choristers Guild - Fall 2003
Voicing: L1 and 2 / 2 or 3 octaves handbells or handchimes
Composer: Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608), Traditional, John Hatton (1710-1793), Schlesische Volkslieder, 1842, George W. Warren (1828-1902)
Arranger: Venita MacGorman and Erin MacGorman
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Number: CGB323
Hymn Tune: HYFRYDOL, WATER MUSIC, WA, ST. ANTHONY CHORALE, NATIONAL HYMN, ST. ELIZABETH, DUKE STREET, PUER NOBIS, WACHET AUF, AMAZING GRACE

Description:

This collection introduces the essential skills needed for ringing handbells and handchimes, presenting rote exercises for the ringers to drill each new skill. Music throughout the book, arranged in both two and three 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. 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. The collection is three-hole punched for easy insertion into each ringer's notebook.

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