This collection contains 12 hymns arranged for 2-part ensembles using only 8-note instruments. Each song in this collection is notated for Handbells on one part and Boomwhackers® on a second part. For each song, there is a combined score with both parts on a grand staff plus a separate 1-staff score for each individual part. A note and chord reference chart is also provided for each song.
This set of scores uses
black and white noteheads and is best suited for musicians already familiar with reading standard music notation. For beginning musicians, this same set of scores is available (sold separately) with
color coded noteheads.
Several of these arrangements include two verses with a first "easy" verse followed by an "intermediate" second verse. For the songs with two verses, an optional ending is provided for the first verse or it can be skipped to perform the two verses together.
Only filled noteheads (quarter and eighth notes) are used so the notes are easier to see (this does not indicate the bells need to be silenced immediately before the next beat). Also, only quarter rests are used to help visualize the number of beats per measure. Lyrics and chord names are provided as well to aid in the learning and teaching of these songs.
Though this sheet music is notated for Handbells and Boomwhackers®, these arrangements are playable by any 8-note, C major diatonic scale (one octave) instrument such as a xylophone or glockenspiel.
The number of ringers and whackers needed will vary depending on the skill level of the participants. For more advanced players, each person could be assigned two or three notes. For beginners, it is best to assign one note to each person. Note assignment suggestions are included for each song.
Each of the 12 hymn arrangements is also available separately with accompanying preview pages and audio samples.
Titles included in this collection:
All Creatures of Our God and KingCome, Thou Fount of Every BlessingFather, Lead Me Day by DayGod Leads Us AlongHow Can I Keep from Singing?I Surrender AllJesus Shall ReignMorning PraiseMy Faith Looks Up to TheeSavior, Like a Shepherd Lead UsThis Is My Father's WorldWhen He ComethBoomwhackers® is a registered trademark of Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC. Used by permission.