This post houses one BIG list of handbell note charts available throughout my website. They are categorized so you can see if there is a handbell chart to fit your Primary’s singing time needs!
This handbell note chart list is organized by category. Categories include the following (click on the link to quickly jump to that section):
So, pick your options and ring away!
If you know me, you know that I love to bring handbells into singing time!
Refer to using handbells in singing time for your starter guide if you are unfamiliar with handbells!
All of the handbell charts listed below are available to download at my Resource Library. The charts are all filed alphabetically under the song’s name. Instructions for accessing my Resource Library are found at the bottom of this post.
The links below to the various songs are where the handbell chart is shared on my blog. There you can find more information about the handbell chart in case you need it.
When a note is in it’s own little black box (like the example above), that note is to be played by itself.
The words in the lower right hand corner are the words that are sung when that bell is played. The word on the top in each box is for the first verse. The word underneath it is for the second verse.
When there are multiple notes in a black box (the example above has 3 notes inside a black box), all the notes in that box are to be played at the exact same time. Typically creating a chord.
Again, the words in the lower right hand corner of each box are the words that are sung when those bells play. The word on top in each box is for the first verse, the middle is for the second verse and the bottom is for the 3rd verse.
Check out this demonstration video for using handbell charts in singing tim:
You can also find this handbell chart video on my YouTube channel. I’d love it if you’d like and subscribe!
This group of charts requires only the basic 8-note set of handbells (if you only own a set of Merry Bells, this group is for you!)
Most of my bell charts require the 8-handbell set (Merry Bells) and the 5-note add-on set (Kidsplay) to bring you to 13 bells. These 2 sets let you play any note (including all the black notes on the piano). That’s why I HIGHLY recommend you get the additional 5-note set if you can!
Don’t let these fancy names scare you! These are simply optional parts found in the music that are not associated with the melody. But if you want definitions, here you go:
This is one of my FAVORITE ways to use the bells! The bells play these optional musical parts that we rarely get to hear or sing!
These bell charts only play on certain phrases or parts of the song. Usually those words or phrases that are frequently repeated.
These bell charts only play the melody. These are especially great if you are still a beginner with using handbells.
The harmony can either be an alto part, base part, or something similar. Just know the bells are not playing the melody.
These note charts utilize the guitar chords that are listed with every Primary song. This is one of my very favorite ways to play the bells in singing time! It usually incorporates a wide variety of bells.
Chord charts have 3 notes in one box that are played at the exact same time. The first row of notes is played all together when the word in the lower righthand corner is sung.
If there are multiple words in the corner, those are the next verses in the song.
The letters on the left are simply the name of the chord being played (not necessary – it mostly helps me create these).
Bring handbells into singing time any time of the year! Here’s what I’ve got for several of the seasons and holidays!
Valentine’s Day
Easter/Spring
Mother’s Day
Father’s Day
Pioneer Day
Thanksgiving/Fall
Christmas
These songs are not found in the Children’s Songbook but I still have charts for them.
Hymns
Secular
If there’s a handbell chart that I don’t have, or you want the chart to play something different, I have everything you need to create your own! Check out my Make-Your-Own Handbell Chart. I also have a Make-Your Own Handbell CHORD Chart.
If you see that I’ve missed categorizing a handbell note chart, please let me know! I keep adding to this list as I create new bell charts.
Let me know in the comments if you found this helpful!
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > {each individual song title}.
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2 thoughts on “Big List of Handbell Note Charts”
I printed the bell sheet for Little Baby in a Manger. What accompaniment does this go with? The one in Hymns for Home and Church?
Hi Nancy!
Yes, that handbell chart coincides with the music from the Hymns for Home and Family. It plays the additional music or obbligato part. I hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions.
~Camille