A-Star 9 Bell Handbells

A-Star 9 Bell Handbells

Who says bells are just for Christmas? Get jingling with these really cool Handbells (Also known as Jingle Bells or Sleigh Bells). This Handbell has 9 bells in total which have been mounted around a heavy duty strap. The wooden grip enables even the smallest hands to hold onto them at ease as it is smoothed and streamlined for comfort! Shaking these Handbells creates a lovely sleigh bell sound.They are perfect for children as young as 3 years and are extremely popular in schools, nurseries and crèches. 

A-Star is one of the leaders in the market for handheld and tuned percussion. Offering products that are ideal for ensembles, music groups as well as individuals, their high quality products and extensive range are robust and reliable.

Features/Specification:

• 9 bells in total
• Heavy duty plastic strap
• Smoothed and streamlined wooden grip
• Length of wooden grip -  10cm
• 2.5cm diameter bells
• Creates a lovely Sleigh Bells sound
• Perfect for children and schools (Aged 3 and above)
• Simple and easy to play and jingle away to different rhythms

1. Handbells come in various forms and styles - traditional handbells feature a long wooden handle and only contain one bell per unit rather than several - However this one bell resonates an extremely loud ringing sound.
2. The first ever handbells where made in 1660  to enable bell ringers to practice away from the bell tower. 

3.Bell ringing became so popular in England that by the eighteenth century nearly every village had its own handbell choir!