Spring mounted bell stands
To facilitate acoustic and mic amplified performance - with facility for interchangeable mounting of different sets of pitched bells for different pieces or performances. These performance stands allow for several tone colours and pitches to be available from any particular bell based on how it is mounted and struck. |
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Adjustable bell stand with plates and spring mounted bells
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a spring plate gives a bass sound
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Holes are drilled to locate the bells for each composition or performance. The spring mounts are secured below the board by a nut.
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Anne at play with bells and springs
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a 'bell sandwich'
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Hitting the centre of a 'sandwiched' bell brings out a high and pure harmonic, a different pitch and octave to the bell itself.
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