There's only one way to ring a handbell or handchime: "The Healthy Way " This remarkable book carefully describes and illustrates handbell and handchime fundamentals that will: Protect each part of your body with warm-ups and stretches. Teach safe grips, rings, damps and weaves. Teach safe ways to approach and ring bass bells. Give you valuable survival tips for rehearsals and massed rings. Provide safe ways to perform multiple bells and special techniques. Promote proper care of eyes, ears and voice. Present the basics of breathing, nutrition, and stress management.