Kathleen Wissinger is a master at writing for and teaching beginning and "step-up" ringers. In this setting of a Plains Indian melody, she includes a page of performance and teaching notes, along with a translation of the hymn. Also included are 4 lines of rhythm practice and suggestions for adding a hand drum. A unique piece, it is set in a minor and is 58 measures with repeats.
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Composer:
Plains Indian Melody (Dakota Hymn)
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Arranger:
Wissinger, Kathleen
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Octaves:
2-3
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Level:
1
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Rating:
Easy
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Copyright:
2007
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Beginning Music - step 2, "Very Easy"
, American Indian titles
, Hymn Tune
, Church or Concert
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Technique:
TD (Thumb Damp)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Handbells OR Chimes
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Bells Used:
Two Octaves: 15 Bells; Three Octaves: 22 Bells
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