Handbell Techniques

A helpful tip to practicing the handbells at home – Use standins for the bells – such as plastic pop bottles, or glass bottles or even kitchen tools (like spatulas, wooden spoons, etc).  They won’t make sound but will help you to practice the techniques in these video links

Handbells 101 – 1 – Introduction

Handbells 101 – 2 – More introduction

Whole Notes, Half Notes, etc.

Martaletto, Echo, etc, ringing

Handbells 101 – 3 – Weaving

Handbells 101 – 4 – Other Techniques (A)

Handbells 101 – 5- Other Techniques (B)

Handbells 101 – 6 – Weaving Part 2

Handbells 101 – 7 – Four in Hand

Handbells 101 – 8 – The Bass Bells