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[Handbells] 3 Songs You Can Play With 8 Notes #01 | Sunday Family #834 (*´ω`*)

With its fun, friendly rhythm, this classic makes both performers and listeners smile naturally.

It’s easy even for beginners to play, and by ringing each bell carefully, a beautiful harmony emerges, giving a real sense of accomplishment.

Thanks to the song’s lively feel, performing it with friends or family naturally sparks conversation and makes playing even more enjoyable.

Plus, humming along while you play can bring back nostalgic memories and old recollections, creating a warm, heartwarming moment.

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Nakamū

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Little Brown Jug

Solo music bells “Little Brown Jug” (practice memo)

With its lively tempo and rhythmic, upbeat feel, “Little Brown Jug” is best played energetically while riding the groove.

Since many sections of the melody repeat, assigning parts can help the piece feel more cohesive.

Adding piano accompaniment may make the handbell performance even more exciting.

Keep the tempo in mind, learn the exact timing for ringing each bell, and enjoy playing.

For the day of the performance, brighter-colored outfits are recommended.

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Grandfather’s Clock

We’ll make practice videos on how to teach kids to play music bells (handbells)! Tried it with 8 notes: “Grandfather’s Clock.”

Would you like to try playing the classic song “Grandfather’s Clock” on handbells? It originally comes from the United States, with lyrics and music by Henry Clay Work.

In Japan, it was released before World War II under the Japanese title “Ojīsan no Tokei” (Grandfather’s Clock), but the lyrics were completely different from the ones known today.

In 1962, it was broadcast with the current lyrics on the NHK program “Minna no Uta,” which led to its widespread recognition.

This piece can be expressed with just eight notes, and the rhythm is slow, making it approachable even for beginners.

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sasashina

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hometown

Music Therapy with Handbells and Tone Chimes: Let’s Play the Classic “Furusato” — Music Therapy in the Town of Welfare

How about performing the beloved classic “Furusato,” a song that naturally makes you think of your hometown, on handbells? It might seem difficult, but you can express it using just these seven notes: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti.

Reading standard notation can be challenging for children and older adults, so color-coded sheet music is recommended.

If the score’s colors match the bell colors, everyone can see their part at a glance.

Work together to play and share the joy of making music as a group.

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sasashina

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maple leaves

[Easy Music Bells] 'Hiragana Performance®' Elderly Care Recreation: 'Momiji'

Perfect for the autumn season! Why not try performing the classic song “Momiji” on handbells? With a method called “hiragana performance,” even those who can’t read sheet music can play.

You determine when to ring the handbells by the marks written in the lyrics.

Sing the song and ring your assigned bell wherever its mark appears.

The piece is short, and since you’re singing as you play, it’s easy to keep the rhythm.

Enjoy the beauty of autumn while listening to the lovely tones of the handbells.

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sasashina

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Donguri Korokoro

[Music Bell Elderly Care Recreation] 'Hiragana Performance®' with 'Donguri Korokoro'

The children’s song “Donguri Korokoro” has been handed down for many years as a classic in Japan.

It charmingly expresses the acorn’s traits with cute onomatopoeia and also has a clear storyline.

The melody is very easy to remember, so if you’re looking for a piece for beginner handbell players, why not give it a try? There are scores arranged for eight notes as well, so feel free to use them as a reference.

The whole song is short, and the first and second verses repeat, so you can practice it casually.

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sasashina

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Song of the Frog

[Care Facility] Simple Handbell 'Hiragana Performance®'—Please use it for cognitive function training

The song “Kaeru no Uta,” which even preschoolers know, is perfect for handbell performance.

It can be played with eight notes, and since it’s a short piece, it’s easy for beginners to try.

That said, starting out by holding two handbells at once can be difficult.

In that case, have each person play just one note first so they can perform comfortably.

For those who can’t read music, it’s helpful to prepare a lyric sheet and mark the spots where the bells should be rung.

Please consider trying it as a piece to help you get used to handbells.

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sasashina

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