C Scale Exercise

Here’s an exercise to build your ringers’ rhythmic skills.  It’s deceptively tricky because each note moves over one subdivision each time the pattern moves higher. Click on image to download full music. John Behnke NOTE: Permission to make copies of Tips & Tools...

Treble Ostinato Pattern

A repeating figure used as an obligato in the upper range. The most effective range is C5-C8 Click on image to download full music. From The Creative Use of Handbells in Worship by Hal Hopson NOTE: Permission granted by Hope Publishing Company to make copies of Tips...

He Is Born

Additive Processional arr. Mitchell Eithun Click on image to download full music. NOTE: Permission granted to make copies of Tips & Tools materials for choir or classroom use. Must be a current member of Handbell Musicians of America and may not transfer usage...

On This Day Earth Shall Ring

Prelude arr. Mitchell Eithun Click on image to download full music. NOTE: Permission granted to make copies of Tips & Tools materials for choir or classroom use. Must be a current member of Handbell Musicians of America and may not transfer usage rights to a...

The Elephant in the Room

Tips for Glove Care in the Classroom by Kathleen Wissinger How to juggle the gloves issue? Many ensembles deal with it on an individual basis – adult ringers taking care of their own needs. In the classroom, this approach could be chaotic and more than a little risky....