Clock is a joyful musical instrument, which was widely used in ancient times and is now used in various celebrations and music performances. Different materials, sizes and shapes of bells have different effects, so what bells are good? The following is a detailed description from three aspects: material, size and shape.
1 material
There are many kinds of clock materials, such as copper, iron, brass, stainless steel, plastic and so on. Among them, the bronze bell is crisp and pleasant, full of charm, but the price is higher; The iron bell is deep and rich, suitable for heavy bass parts such as beats; The timbre of the bronze bell is warm and full of strength, which is more suitable for the high-pitched part; Stainless steel is bright and transparent, which is very suitable for playing on large occasions; Plastic is light and practical, suitable for primitive folk music or student musical instruments. Therefore, when choosing bells, it is necessary to choose suitable materials according to the needs of performance and personal preferences.
2. Size
The size of the bell will also affect its timbre and sound effect. Generally speaking, the smaller bell tip is suitable for playing high-frequency parts, such as bells and cymbals. The larger bells are deep and full of charm, suitable for playing low-frequency parts, such as brass cymbals and cymbals. In addition, the size will also affect the portability and scope of use when playing, and the appropriate size should be selected according to the specific situation.
Step 3 shape
The different shapes of the clock will also affect its performance. Common shapes are bell ball, disc, cup, etc. Bell-spherical bell is often used to knock alone, which can give off a crisp bell; Disc bells are often used in musical instrument performance, which can produce balanced and full timbre; The cup-shaped clock has a deep sound and is suitable for percussion instruments, such as hanging cymbals. Therefore, when selecting the bell shape, it is necessary to consider comprehensively according to different performance requirements and effects.
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In a word, many factors need to be considered comprehensively when purchasing bells, including material, size and shape. Of course, in the actual performance, we also need to use it flexibly according to our own experience and feelings for different occasions and music tracks, in order to achieve better results.