Maurice and Sheila Davies
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 1784 255961
Unique features
- Belleplates are lightweight and very durable alternatives to traditional handbells for making music at a fraction of the cost.
- Rung like handbells and can be played ‘four-in-hand’ with many of the handbell techniques
- Virtually unbreakable sound producing plate makes fundamental sound very similar to that of same note handbell without unwanted overtones.
- Simple construction enables affordable manufacture and ease of maintenance.
- Available now covering five fully chromatic octaves and in set ranges just like handbells.
The unique features as displayed in the diagram below are:
- Engineering grade Aluminium alloy plate is precision machined under computer control
- Elastomeric clapper ball - weight optimised for note range
- Rigid rod
- Elastomeric Pivot with integral spring action to return clapper after strike
- Harmonic note label with position on stave
- Comfortable open loop ‘handbell style’ handle to enable ‘four-in-hand’ ringing technique
- Handles colour coded to show naturals and sharps/flats
