Summer Exploratory
Exploring Handbells
Short Introduction to Bells or Chimes
Emphasize the "exploratory" nature of the program
Music reading skills not required
Short time committment (3 or 4 sessions)
No obligation to continue
Teach the basic ringing skills quickly at beginning of 1st session
Proper grip
Basic circular ringing stroke
Feeling the basic beat
Making the circle last for a specified number of beats (4; then 2; then 1)
How to damp
Save teaching all music reading skills for a follow-up course
"Hook" participants on the joy of ringing with music that
Is designed for non-readers
Sounds good immediately
Builds confidence through success
Is suitable for performance (if desired)
Our
EVERYONE CAN RING
Series meets all the criteria listed above
Encourage those who enjoyed the introductory experience
to join a beginning bell or chime group
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April 16, 2008
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