How to Play Auxiliary Percussion : How to Play Sleigh Bells

Sleigh bells can either be played as a percussion instrument with rhythm or as a shaking instrument with a continuous sound. Play this auxiliary percussion instrument with tips from an experienced musician in this free video.

Expert: Shaun Schaefer
Bio: Shaun Schaefer is the drummer for Platinum recording artist Blessid Union Of Souls. An award winner, Schaefer has toured the world and played for the masses including our troops in Afghanistan.
Filmmaker: matt senatore

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Entertainment

Tags:

• percussion
• musical instruments
• drums
• tambourine
• cowbell
• instruments
• music
• beats
• rhythm
• bells
• shakers

[MrSierraBravo]

A very good Tip, Thx :)

I can give you one too, to mute the Bells faster:

When you hold the Sligh Bell upright, turn every singel Bell so that the Slots in the Bells are exactly vertical.

At the End of every Slot is a round Hole, and thats the Trick ;)

When you stop Jingeling now the little Balls stuck in these Holes und you have Silance.

You can eaven move it now with no Noise

I use an smal Umbrella-Holder to store my Sligh Bell in an upright Position.

[petermuijsenberg]

Dude, thanks! I used to play them the first way you show us, but it just didn't feel comfortable. Your second tip is awesome! It just works! Thank you!

[Solechnaya]

Thanks for the post.