Tag: 12-bell
Compositions for twelve handbells are typically played by six ringers with two bells apiece, or by three four-in-hand ringers. It's possible to play with other numbers of ringers by creating a suitable division of the twelve bells.
Twelve-bell pieces traditionally used white key bells from C5-G6; complementarily, many sets of handbells in the UK have precisely those notes, often with an added F#5, Bb5, F#6, or A6.
With the availability of more fully chromatic handbell sets, twelve-bell music is now being written in many key signatures.
Twelve-Bell Classical
Classical music is interesting and fun on handbells! Sometimes it’s worshipful, such as Holy is the Lord; other times it’s thoughtful and nostalgic, like Barcarolle; and other times it’s just plain wild, such as Farandole. Regardless, it requires careful concentration, and getting to the point when you present it to others is a reward in …
Twelve-Bell Music
Twelve-bell music has been around for quite a while. The usual convention has been to compose for twelve white key bells from C5 to G6 (so, C5, D5, E5, F5, G5, A5, B5, C6, D6, E6, F6, G6). More than a few sets of bells, particularly in the United Kingdom, consist of those notes, possibly …
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Choraegus Handbell Music Licensing Terms General Permissions | 6 bells | 8 bells | 12 bells | 16 bells | bell choir | solo | small ensemble | SATB choir General Permissions with respect to Performances and Recordings Live (including livestreamed) performance is permitted. For our purposes, “live performance” also includes rehearsals. Personal recordings of …
