The hymn tune DIX is usually sung with the texts For the Beauty of the Earth and As with Gladness Men of Old (the latter most often at Christmas). We started with what we considered our standard version, and now we have a “Surprisingly Easy”™ one! For the beauty of the earth, For the glory …
Category: Eight-Bell
Mar 04
O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go – Eight handbells, “Surprisingly Easy”™ version
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go is a lovely hymn that reminds us of the infinitely deep peace and protection that God offers those who trust Him. Today we’re publishing our “Surprisingly Easy”™ arrangement of this hymn! O love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I …
Feb 27
ATTENDE DOMINE – Eight handbells
The plainchant Draw Near, O Lord has a double origin, with its Latin text from the 10th century and its melody from the 19th century. It is often referred to as the “Lent[en] Prose”. Our new arrangement for eight handbells is straightforward to play, with lots of LV to sound like an ancient stone monastery. …
Feb 21
[GENEVAN] PSALM 22 – Eight handbells, Standard version
[GENEVAN] PSALM 22 is a sixteenth-century hymn from the Genevan Psalter. The referenced psalm starts with “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken me?”, declaring King David’s remorse after sin. The text was spoken centuries later when Jesus died on the cross, accepting the punishment for our failure to live up to God’s perfect …
Feb 21
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross – Eight handbells, “Surprisingly Easy”™ version
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross is a meditation on the Son of God who gave His life for us. Isaac Watts wrote this hymn which continues to draw us to the Savior. Today we’ve added our “Surprisingly Easy”™ version for eight handbells to our catalog! eight handbells “When I survey the wondrous cross on …
Jan 22
The Harvest Home – Eight handbells
Here’s more fun for the fall with the autumnal hornpipe The Harvest Home for eight handbells! (Yes, it’s January… but having lots of time to practice sounds great… Alternate Titles: Cincinatti The Cork Fred Wilson’s Clog Harvest Time Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to four copies for your …
Dec 01
ENGELBERG, 8 handbells, “Surprisingly Easy”™ version
The hymn tune ENGELBERG has been used with several texts: eight handbells All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine When in Our Music God is Glorified We Know that Christ is Raised No matter which one you’re singing, it’s an inspiring melody! Here’s our new “Surprisingly Easy”™ arrangement! Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives …
Nov 21
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (RATISBON) – Eight handbells, “Surprisingly Easy”™ version
Charles Wesley was a prolific eighteenth-century hymnwriter, producing over 6,000 hymns over most of a century. Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies speaks of the brightness and glory in a life with the Savior, and reminds us of the darkness and despair of existence without Him. You’ll enjoy playing our new “Surprisingly Easy”™ eight-bell arrangement …
Oct 02
Freebies are freer!
We’ve updated our freebie pages a bit. Now you only have to click on the “Download This Freebie” link, and the PDF will appear in a new browser tab. From there, you can print or download it and start playing immediately!
Sep 12
Here I Am, Lord – Eight handbells
When the prophet Isaiah heard God saying, “Whom shall I send?”, he responded “Here I am, Lord – send me!”. Dan Schutte wrote this popular song about dedication to God in 1981. I, the Lord of sea and sky / I have heard my people cry All who dwell in dark and sin / My …