The Sound of Rhythm

Body Percussion

Bell / Stick Rhythms

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6/8 Bell


| x - x | - x x | - x - | x - x |
| x - - | - - - | - - - | - - - |    Every 12th note
| x - - | - - - | x - - | - - - |    Every 6th note
| x - - | - x - | - - x | - - - |    Every 4th note
| x - - | x - - | x - - | x - - |    Every 3rd note
| x - x | - x - | x - x | - x - |    Every 2nd note
| x x x | x x x | x x x | x x x |    Every single note

Many polyrhythms can be made just from playing a steady multiple of the 12 notes that comprise the 6/8 bell.  The top line printed above is the bell rhythm itself, and then below it are all the possible multiples that can be played along with it.