Eight-Bell Hornpipes
Hornpipes are songs from long-ago England and Ireland, originally played on wind instruments. They became popular, and are notably associated with sailors because they could be danced in the limited available space on ships. We’ve enjoyed arranging some of them for eight handbells.
They’re usually in 4/4, with the eighth notes being swung. Many of them follow an AABA phrase pattern, which makes them a bit easier to learn because of the repeated passages. However… some of our arrangements have their own fun twist!
The bouncy hornpipe King of the Fairies, arranged for eight handbells, is a whole lot of fun to play, and will make you imagine just what it’s like in a kingdom of magical (little) people! Alternate Titles: Bonny Charlie Dance Of Love The Fairies Selection Gradh Mo Chroidhe Do Shean Wig King William Of Orange …
As we release this new arrangement of the Irish-American hornpipe Off to California, we’re celebrating two years together in the USA! This arrangement is sold as a “dual-range”™ PDF. Alternate Titles: Bound For California Fireman’s Reel The Humours Of California The Juggler The Portsmouth Hornipe The Whiskey Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package (PDF): $ US …
Hornpipes are great fun even with just eight bells. The Boys of Bluehill is regarded as one of the most popular ever. Here is our eight-bell arrangement! Alternate Titles: Buachaillí An Chnoic Ghoirm The Lads Of North Tyne Mildew On My Mind Na Buacaillide Ua Cnoc-gorm Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package (PDF): $ US G5-based …
Here’s more fun for the fall with the autumnal hornpipe The Harvest Home for eight handbells! Alternate Titles: Cincinatti The Cork Fred Wilson’s Clog Harvest Time Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package (PDF): $ US G5-based practice MP3: $ US F5-based practice MP3: $ US Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain …
