How to Ring Two Handbells in One Hand
So you've been playing the handbells for a couple of Christmas performances at your church and you'd like to play a more difficult handbell choir piece. Ringing two handbells with one hand, or four-in-hand ringing, is required for some more elaborate music with a smaller handbell choir. Here's how to ring two handbells in one hand so you can play those more elaborate handbell pieces.
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Instructions
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Hold one bell in the normal position. This will be the bell played most often in the music.
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Grab the other bell in such a way that the edge of the bell handle of the bell you were holding first lays across the flat part of the handle of the bell you are picking up.
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Put your index finger between the two bell casings. The fist bell you were holding should be in almost normal ringing position.
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Ring the first bell by using the normal ringing position. If you're having trouble with the other bell ringing as well, cheat a little and ring slightly more toward the center of your body.
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Play the second bell by turning your hand with your knuckles facing up then act as if you are knocking on a door.
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Damp notes with a finger of the opposite hand if you find damping the notes difficult. Don't get discouraged if you have to damp the note a little late.
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Tips & Warnings
Perfecting this handbell technique just takes some practice and a little know how.
