We’re making a Plastic Handbell with a Metal sound. PH’s do not ring as long as a Bronze bell as that would take more weight and weight = cost. But, PHs each make a distinctive Metal Pitch, just not the same pitch as the Label on the Note Label, which can help you distinguish between bells while practicing.

Here’s a video link to the sound of C6 and D6 Practice Handbells

https://youtu.be/zc6c0fp-jjM

Regular, expensive, Handbells are not available.

They are the same shape as regular Handbells

They have a one-way clapper to prevent double ringing

Handles are similar size to regular Handbells

Practicing away from formal practice helps increase your muscle memory, especially if you have a weaker non-dominant hand&arm

Special Ringing Techniques like Weaving 3 or more Bells, 4-in-Hand, Shelley Ringing, as well as Shaking, Swinging, Malleting, Thumb Damping all require more practice than you can get formal rehearsals.

Here’s a video link to another reason for using Practice Handbells

https://youtu.be/DiBouqtILVY

They may not want you to take the groups bronze bells home

They may not want you to take your music home in fear that you may forget to bring it to the next rehearsal

They may be content playing low level music

They probably are not aware of the availability of Practice Handbells

Lower the anxiety of your ringers

Increase your ringer’s skill level

Give more fulfilling performances

Maybe even give more performances to a broader audience

Play higher level music

Encourage potential new ringers to join your choir

People who have musical experiences may mentally expect to be able to practice at home, yet with handbells that is not encouraged