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'''Handchimes''' are musical instruments which are rung by hand, similar to [[handbell]]s |
'''Handchimes''' are musical instruments which are rung by hand, similar to [[handbell]]s. Typically, they are [[Musical tuning|tuned]] square tubes with an external clapper mechanism{{Fact|date=November 2007}}. Many handbell techniques can also be applied to handchimes<ref name="valey">{{Citation |
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| first = Janet |
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| title = Enhanching Musicality with Handchimes |
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| journal = Overtones: The Official Journal of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers |
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| pages = 27-31 |
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| date = July/August, 1997 |
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Handchimes are produced by several manufacturers, using different names. The most common are [[Malmark]]'s Choirchime and [[Schulmerich]]'s MelodyChime{{Fact|date=November 2007}}. |
Handchimes are produced by several manufacturers, using different names. The most common are [[Malmark]]'s Choirchime and [[Schulmerich]]'s MelodyChime{{Fact|date=November 2007}}. |
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Handchimes are frequently rung in conjunction with handbells. Certain handbell pieces will involve playing handbells and handchimes at the same time. Handbell ensembles will frequently have a collection of handchimes to use along with their handbells |
Handchimes are frequently rung in conjunction with handbells. Certain handbell pieces will involve playing handbells and handchimes at the same time. Handbell ensembles will frequently have a collection of handchimes to use along with their handbells<ref name="valey"/> |
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Handchimes are also used in classrooms to teach music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/liske/handchimes/|title=Handchimes in Classroom Music: Authentic Performance Instruments and Instructional Tools|accessdate=2007-11-26}}</ref> |
Handchimes are also used in classrooms to teach music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uwosh.edu/faculty_staff/liske/handchimes/|title=Handchimes in Classroom Music: Authentic Performance Instruments and Instructional Tools|accessdate=2007-11-26}}</ref> |
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Handchimes are musical instruments which are rung by hand, similar to handbells. Typically, they are tuned square tubes with an external clapper mechanism[citation needed]. Many handbell techniques can also be applied to handchimes[1]
Handchimes are produced by several manufacturers, using different names. The most common are Malmark's Choirchime and Schulmerich's MelodyChime[citation needed].
Handchimes are frequently rung in conjunction with handbells. Certain handbell pieces will involve playing handbells and handchimes at the same time. Handbell ensembles will frequently have a collection of handchimes to use along with their handbells[1]
Handchimes are also used in classrooms to teach music.[2]
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References
- ^ a b Van Valey, Janet (July/August, 1997), "Enhanching Musicality with Handchimes", Overtones: The Official Journal of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, 44 (3): 27–31
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Handchimes in Classroom Music: Authentic Performance Instruments and Instructional Tools". Retrieved 2007-11-26.