Category: Duduk
Duduk Tenor A
€241.60
Enamelled Bell Necklace
Price:
€4.67
Enamelled Bell Necklace
A chain of small enamelled bells worn around the neck, this percussion instrument produces soft, clear tinkling sounds that respond directly to your body's movement. Discovered at a regional market in northern Vietnam more than fifteen years ago, it has remained a staple of world percussion collections for its simplicity, portability, and immediate musicality.
Construction and Sound
The bells are enamelled and mounted on a chain closure, creating a compact, lightweight instrument that sits comfortably against the chest or throat. The enamel coating gives each bell both visual appeal and a defined, bright tone. The chain design allows the bells to move freely, so even subtle shifts in posture or deliberate body movement generate sound without conscious striking or shaking.
The resulting sound is gentle and continuous rather than percussive — a cascade of soft tinkles that blend together. This quality makes the necklace suitable for contexts where sustained, unobtrusive sound is preferred over sharp articulation.
Wearing and Playing
Worn around the neck, the bell necklace becomes an extension of your body. You control its sound through natural movement — walking, swaying, dancing, or deliberate gestures all produce audible responses. No technique or prior musical knowledge is required; the instrument is immediately playable by anyone.
Historical and Cultural Uses
Bells have functioned as signalling and warning devices across cultures for centuries. In religious contexts, they announce times of prayer or worship. Before mechanised transport, bells attached to carts and horses warned other road users of approach. Farmers still use bells to locate livestock on pasture through their gentle sound.
In North India, similar small bells called ghrungrus are stitched onto fabric and worn around the ankles by classical Kathak dancers. The bells support the rhythmic structure of the dance, which is fundamental to this ancient form. Kathak narratives often centre on Hindu and Islamic stories — tales of deities such as Krishna or accounts of historical rulers and their deeds.
In European carnival and costume traditions, small bells and jingles decorate festive clothing, particularly appealing to children. Bells also appear in educational settings, where their clear sound serves as a gentle signal to mark transitions between activities or to refocus attention.
What's Included
The bell necklace arrives ready to wear, with a practical clasp closure that opens and closes securely.
The bell necklace remains a portable, culturally widespread tool for adding rhythm and presence to dance, theatre, teaching and contemplative practice.
Price:
€4.67
Enamelled Bell Necklace — Two rows of enamelled bells fixed on a 26 cm chain, closed with a practical clasp. This body percussion instrument produces soft and clear tinkling sounds that naturally respond to your movements, enriching dance, theatre, teaching and mindfulness practice. A portable sound texture that adds a melodic dimension to every gesture.
| Origin | Vietnam |
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| Weight | 0,01 kg |
| Dimensions | 1,8 × 1,8 cm |
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Bell Necklace
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Enamelled Bell Necklace
A chain of small enamelled bells worn around the neck, this percussion instrument produces soft, clear tinkling sounds that respond directly to your body's movement. Discovered at a regional market in northern Vietnam more than fifteen years ago, it has remained a staple of world percussion collections for its simplicity, portability, and immediate musicality.
Construction and Sound
The bells are enamelled and mounted on a chain closure, creating a compact, lightweight instrument that sits comfortably against the chest or throat. The enamel coating gives each bell both visual appeal and a defined, bright tone. The chain design allows the bells to move freely, so even subtle shifts in posture or deliberate body movement generate sound without conscious striking or shaking.
The resulting sound is gentle and continuous rather than percussive — a cascade of soft tinkles that blend together. This quality makes the necklace suitable for contexts where sustained, unobtrusive sound is preferred over sharp articulation.
Wearing and Playing
Worn around the neck, the bell necklace becomes an extension of your body. You control its sound through natural movement — walking, swaying, dancing, or deliberate gestures all produce audible responses. No technique or prior musical knowledge is required; the instrument is immediately playable by anyone.
Historical and Cultural Uses
Bells have functioned as signalling and warning devices across cultures for centuries. In religious contexts, they announce times of prayer or worship. Before mechanised transport, bells attached to carts and horses warned other road users of approach. Farmers still use bells to locate livestock on pasture through their gentle sound.
In North India, similar small bells called ghrungrus are stitched onto fabric and worn around the ankles by classical Kathak dancers. The bells support the rhythmic structure of the dance, which is fundamental to this ancient form. Kathak narratives often centre on Hindu and Islamic stories — tales of deities such as Krishna or accounts of historical rulers and their deeds.
In European carnival and costume traditions, small bells and jingles decorate festive clothing, particularly appealing to children. Bells also appear in educational settings, where their clear sound serves as a gentle signal to mark transitions between activities or to refocus attention.
What's Included
The bell necklace arrives ready to wear, with a practical clasp closure that opens and closes securely.
The bell necklace remains a portable, culturally widespread tool for adding rhythm and presence to dance, theatre, teaching and contemplative practice.
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