Handchime
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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.