by
John E. Heaton
This is a series of instructional notes and articles which, it is intended, will gradually grow. It is not intended to form an integrated set but instead, each article has been produced to meet a specific demand. As such I hope that the information is more useful and relevant than otherwise might be the case. The content of these pages will evolve in sudden outbursts, so please visit them occasionally to see if there's anything new.
You may find that the formatting of some of the articles has gone wrong. This is the fault of Micro$oft, Netscape and the designers of HTML for not using the same standards. Please let me know what you find.
A series of articles about technical and practical aspects of ringing.
Conducting Course under constant development!
The notes used for the Derby Diocesan Association series of conducting courses.
A set of self contained sheets giving hints and tips about a range of standard methods.
A set of recordings of bells, real and synthesised, with good and bad ringing.
A glossary of ringing terms common and less common.
The tales of Gudgeon Pynn, an experienced ringer who has seen it all and wants to pass on his knowledge.
Odds And Ends new!
Curious and maybe even useful facts and tips about all aspects of ringing.
Exercises in various aspects of ringing.
A plan for the development of listening skills and rhythm with the use of a ringing simulator.
Here you will find some ringing software that you may find useful.
Please send comments and suggestions for additional notes to the author.
Additional ringing resources can be found via the Central Council Web Pages or Roger Bailey's Change Ringing Resources page.
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Updated 15th December, 2006