Topmusicanswers
- How is a handbell choir different from a band or an orchestra?
- How many musicians are required to play in a handbell choir?
- What are the parts of a handbell?
- How much does a set of handbells cost?
How is a handbell choir different from a band or an orchestra?
Unlike an orchestra or choir in which each musician is responsible for one line of the texture, a handbell ensemble acts as one instrument, with each musician responsible for particular notes, sounding his or her assigned bells whenever those notes appear in the music.
How many musicians are required to play in a handbell choir?
"It's not difficult to learn to play, but there are a lot of different techniques," she said. In handbells, each bell is one note. In a typical handbell choir of 11 musicians, each ringer is assigned two bells. The ringer is responsible for following the music and playing those bells when they appear.
What are the parts of a handbell?
Handbell, small bell—usually of brass or bronze but sometimes of copper, clay, porcelain, glass, wood, or other hard material—with an attached stem, loop, or leather strap for a handle; most have a clapper, though some are struck externally.
How much does a set of handbells cost?
| Stock Number | Detail - Note | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9106 | Malmark 12 Note Set - C5 - G6 Diatonic | $3,500.00 |
| 9107 | Malmark 13 Note Set - G4 - F#6 Diatonic | $4,830.00 |
| 9111 | Malmark 1 Octave Handbells With Cases - C5-C6 | $4,100.00 |
| 9112 | Malmark 2 Octave Handbells With Cases - G4-G6 | $8,045.00 |
