Components

Components of UP and RINGING

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Director's Manual - DT-3001 - $21.95

• Provides a clear guide for new directors who have been drafted to “start a chime group”
  even though they have little or no musical training and/or have never taught beginners
• Is a “ready to use” set of materials for experienced directors who have the knowledge
  but don’t have the time to search for and assemble a set of sequential lessons
• Shows all pertinent information directly before each musical selection
  
• Includes specific directions for full score and individual parts where necessary
• Specifies the code number of the corresponding flash card for each new musical term
• Supplies the melody for pieces scored as chordal accompaniments
• Lists a summary of new concepts at the end of each chapter
• Published as loose-leaf, pre-punched sheets, packaged in a manila envelope

Ringers' Book - DT-3002 - $6.95

• Full score (normal bell music)
• Large, easy-to-read music
• Pieces are numbered sequentially throughout to avoid confusion
• 28 page booklet is stapled for stability and pre-punched for notebooks
• Helps the new ringer learn the two basic notes of the ringing position
• Notes requiring a flat or sharp are introduced as altered tones or
  notes that must be substituted for the basic note

Click here for a summary of topics introduced in each lesson

Individual Parts - DT-3003 - $49.95
(Set of 11 parts - one for each standard ringing position)
(The complete part for Ringer 1 is shown in the sample.)

• Provide a single line of music for young ringers
  (No other musical medium expects beginners to pick out just two notes from big chords.)
• Show only the notes for a specific ringing position with rests when those notes don't play
• Use rests that match the rhythm of the music the ringer is hearing, making it easier for
  young ringers to keep the place
• Can be used for new ringers who cannot read music while music readers play from the Ringers' Edition
• Offer an for option teaching chimes in the lower grades
• Are published as a complete set, pre-punched, and packaged in a manila envelope

Flash Cards - DT-3004 - $19.95
(Printed on 8.5 x 11 card stock)

• Designed to coordinate sequentially with this method book
• Contain a flash card for each musical term introduced
• Illustrate concepts on treble clef, bass clef, and grand staff when appropriate
• Focus the ringer's attention on the specific concept
• Are large and easy for ringers to see at the table

Note Reading Worksheets - DT-3005 - $17.50

• Enable ringers to learn all the note names instead of only their two notes
• Facilitate learning because students
  • Use worksheets focused on naming notes
  • Are not confused by trying to sort out individual notes in bell music full of big chords
• Provide ample drill on each concept of learning note names

Director's 3 Piece Pack - DT-3006 - $85.00
Plastic zip-lock bag contains the following items, described separately above

• Director's Manual - DT-3001
• Set of Individual Parts - DT-3003
• Flash Cards - DT-3004
  

Page updated on March 22, 2011