Malmark introduced a new concept in handbell design and performance through the use of aluminum for the castings of its bass bells. This not only reduced the weight to about half of the bronze, but it also provided a strong fundamental tone. This made it practical and musically desirable to expand the range of bass bells down to G1.
Designed by Malmark, Inc. these Cymbells simplify the ringing of melody lines, percussive patterns and ostinato. Authentic Malmark handbell castings mounted to a convenient rack. Each octave set contains 13 chromatic rack mounted castings, stand, and 2 mallets.
The group’s secondary instrument, spanning three octaves, is used for doublings and alternate handbell assignments. Manufactured by Schulmerich Carillons, Inc, of Sellersville, Pennsylvania, these bells are also cast in bronze, an alloy made of approximately 80 percent copper and…
