CGB40 Basic Rhythms for Bell Choirs

This set of 36 short exercises for beginning bell choir of any size, many only 4 or 5 repeatable measures in length, is a brief class method course in which all ringers in the group play exactly the same rhythms at all times. Many familiar melodies are used to aid in learning the notation of different rhythms encountered in handbell literature. A setting of the patriotic tune AMERICA for 3 octaves is included among the exercises as well, to provide your ensemble the opportunity to make music together as a group.

Voicing: 3 octaves handbells

Composer: Pace C. Long

Level: 1