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Well-Tempered Clavier, Prelude No. 1 – Sixteen handbells

We’ve adapted the first (C major) prelude of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Well-Tempered Clavier” to be played with just sixteen handbells. This is a great piece for learning teamwork, and for working on musicality. There are two versions available for the ranges C5-G6 and F5-C7.

Sixteen Handbells, C5-G6 BUC
Score Package: $10.00 US
Practice track:: $2.00 US
Sixteen Handbells, F5-C7 BUC
Score Package: $10.00 US
Practice track:: $2.00 US

Here’s a video of our Bells of the Sound friends Jeff Ricco, Jillian Lewis, Rich Irish, and Robin Pentland playing this piece at Bothell United Methodist Church!

Purchasing this 16-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to eight copies for your handbell group – so you only need to pay once. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.

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