Handchime

Handchimes are musical instruments which are rung by hand, similar to handbells. Typically, they are tuned square tubes with an external clapper mechanism. Many handbell techniques can also be applied to handchimes, 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.

Handchime
Percussion instrument
Classification Percussion
Hornbostel–Sachs classification111.231
(Individual percussion tubes)
Related instruments
Handbells
Builders
Malmark, Schulmerich, Suzuki
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