Handbell Techinque
Handbell is struck into a padded table
What is martellato?
The part you hold
What is the handle?
R
What is ring?
There are this many Handbell Musicians of America Regional Areas.
What is 12?
Term used to describe the speed of music
What is tempo?
Handbell is swung after ringing
What is a swing?
It strikes the side of the handbell to make the sound
What is the clapper?
PL
What is pluck?
These are the two main brands of handbells used in America today.
What is Schulmerich and Mallmark?
In order to have harmony, you must first have this musical element
What is melody?
Two handbells are played in the same hand at the same time
What is shellying?
The edge of the casting
What is the lip?
LV
What is let vibrate?
This is the previous Area 11 chair and current Area 11 past chair.
Who is Leanna Willmore?
Term used to indicate loud
What is forte?
Handbell is rung and not dampened
What is let vibrate?
Round part between the casting and the handle
What is the collar?
Upside down triangle
What is martellato?
This person devised, created, and led the first Area 11 young ringers camp.
Who is Claudette Rothwell?
This tells you how many flats, sharps, or naturals are in music
What is a key signature?
Handbell is dampened with your thumb
What is a thumb damp?
It gives the handbell it shapeley appearance
What is the waist?
Plus sign with dot
What is mallet on the table?
This person was the clinician at Utah Spring Ring 2025.
Who is Kathryn Jurado?
Adds 1/2 the note's value to the note
What is a dot?