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   Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 9
Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 9 The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. It follows the same pattern as the others in the Alpha Series; the pieces have some techniques, such as swings and shakes, a little syncopation and a few eighth notes and few, if any, page turns. These pieces could be played on chime or bells. This joyous version contains: "Joyful Canticle" (originally by Lowell Mason) and "Hymn to Joy" ("Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee").
 Composer:Various
 Arranger:McChesney, K.
 Octaves:2-3
 Copyright:1993
 Level:2
 Rating:Easy
 Less than a full Handbell Choir: N/A
 Classification:Classical Composers Beginning Music - step 2, "Very Easy" Hymn Tune Collection 
 Technique:Pl (Pluck)  Martellato Lift  Sw (Swing)  Mallet  Martellato  Sk (Shake)  LV (Let Vibrate)  TD (Thumb Damp)  
 Voicing: Handbells, No Choral  
 Instrument: Handbells OR Chimes  
 Season: N/A  
 Bells Used: Two Octaves(22)   Three Octaves (31)  
 Stock Number: MRW8013   Collection