What is change ringing

Change ringing is ringing bells in a sequence where each bell moves position by one place at a time. Each unique order is a change.

What you will hear

• Bells are rung from a rope in a bell tower.
• Each bell has its own ringer.
• The sound is a repeating pattern, not a tune.

Key ideas

• The bell order is controlled by each ringer changing when they pull.
• Patterns are described by methods.
• For longer pieces, ringers use calls and touches.

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