Handchime

Handchime
Percussion instrument
Classification	Percussion
Hornbostel–Sachs classification	111.231; (Individual percussion tubes)
Related instruments
	Handbells
Builders
	Malmark, Schulmerich, Suzuki

Handchimes are musical instruments which are rung by hand, similar to handbells. Typically, they are tuned square tubes with an external clapper mechanism.^[1] Many handbell techniques can also be applied to handchimes,^[2] though some are more difficult (such as six-in-hand) or impossible (malleting). On a music score, handchimes are indicated by a diamond shape on each note as opposed to an oval shape.^[3]

^ Van Valey, Janet (1997). Using Handchimes. Dayton, OH: Lorenz Publishing Company. p. 6. OCLC 28501946.
^ Van Valey, Janet (July–August 1997). "Enhanching Musicality with Handchimes". Overtones. 44 (3): 27–31.
^ Guebert, Alexander M (2014). The modern handbell ensemble as an asset to new music: Expanding opportunities in extended technique (Thesis). ISBN 978-1-303-98469-3. OCLC 886962867. ProQuest 1550893039.^{[page needed]}

[valey1-1] Van Valey, Janet (1997). Using Handchimes. Dayton, OH: Lorenz Publishing Company. p. 6. OCLC 28501946.

[valey2-2] Van Valey, Janet (July–August 1997). "Enhanching Musicality with Handchimes". Overtones. 44 (3): 27–31.

[3] Guebert, Alexander M (2014). The modern handbell ensemble as an asset to new music: Expanding opportunities in extended technique (Thesis). ISBN 978-1-303-98469-3. OCLC 886962867. ProQuest 1550893039.^{[page needed]}

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