Muffling Bells - Revision history

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2011-05-03T21:34:41Z

Occasions when Bells are rung fully-muffled

03125: /* Occasions when Bells are rung fully-muffled */

2011-05-03T21:27:48Z

Occasions when Bells are rung fully-muffled

03125: Added info on fully muffled ringing

2011-05-03T21:17:53Z

Added info on fully muffled ringing

GACJ at 09:45, 13 August 2008

2008-08-13T09:45:41Z

GACJ: New page: NOTOC ==Introduction== Muffles are leather pads fitted to a bell's clapper to reduce the volume. They attenuate the bell's strike note whilst retaining the hum. By only muffling the c...

2008-08-09T18:36:57Z

New page: __NOTOC__ ==Introduction== Muffles are leather pads fitted to a bell's clapper to reduce the volume. They attenuate the bell's strike note whilst retaining the hum. By only muffling the c...

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==Introduction==

Muffles are leather pads fitted to a bell's clapper to reduce the volume. They attenuate the bell's strike note whilst retaining the hum. By only muffling the clapper on one side you get an 'echo' effect as blows are alternately loud and soft. Bells fitted with muffles in this way are said to be half-muffled.

==Which Side to Muffle==

Bells are usually muffled on the backstroke as the handstroke gap emphasises the echo effect. However, if it is intend to ring the bells down in peal it can be better to muffle the handstrokes. This is because it is the backstrokes that are heard at the end of a fall and they become almost inaudible if the backstoke is muffled. Two muffles can be fitted, one on each side of the clapper, to fully muffle the bell.

Traditionally muffles have leather straps, and these must be buckled very tight to avoid the very annoying sound if one slips round while ringing. Nowadays, velcro is commonly used to provide both a secure fitting and a quick release.

==Fitting Muffles==

For safety reasons, muffles should always be fitted and removed with the bells down. To muffle the backstroke, put the muffle on the side of the clapper that is furthest away from the pulley. To muffle the handstroke, put the muffle on the side of the clapper that is nearest to the pulley.

==Occasions when Bells are rung Half-muffled==

Bells are often rung half-muffled at funerals and on Remembrance Sunday as it gives a mournful effect, especially on heavy mellow bells. Some bands also ring this way on New Year's eve to mark the passing of the old year, removing the muffles at midnight to welcome the new year.

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 ==Occasions when Bells are rung fully-muffled==
-Bells are only rung fully-muffled (with the backstroke of the tenor left open) for the death of the Sovereign, the incumbent Vicar (parish Priest), or the Bishop of the dioceses.
+Bells are only rung fully-muffled (with the backstroke of the tenor left open) for the death of the Sovereign, the incumbent Vicar (Parish Priest), or the Bishop of the dioceses.
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 ==Occasions when Bells are rung fully-muffled==
-Bells are only rung fully-muffled (with the backstroke of the tenor left open) for the death of the Sovereign, the incumbent Vicar, or the Bishop of the dioceses.
+Bells are only rung fully-muffled (with the backstroke of the tenor left open) for the death of the Sovereign, the incumbent Vicar (parish Priest), or the Bishop of the dioceses.
 [[Category:Bells and Fittings]]

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 Traditionally muffles have leather straps, and these must be buckled very tight to avoid the very annoying sound if one slips round while ringing. Nowadays, velcro is commonly used to provide both a secure fitting and a quick release.
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 ==Occasions when Bells are rung Half-muffled==
-Bells are often rung half-muffled at funerals and on Remembrance Sunday as it gives a mournful effect, especially on heavy mellow bells. Some bands also ring this way on New Year's eve to mark the passing of the old year, removing the muffles at midnight to welcome the new year.
+Bells are often rung half-muffled at funerals, in memorial or someone and on Remembrance Sunday as it gives a mournful effect, especially on heavy mellow bells. Some bands also ring this way on New Year's eve to mark the passing of the old year, removing the muffles at midnight to welcome the new year.
 [[Category:Bells and Fittings]]

Muffling Bells - Revision history

03125: /* Occasions when Bells are rung fully-muffled */

03125: /* Occasions when Bells are rung fully-muffled */

03125: Added info on fully muffled ringing

GACJ at 09:45, 13 August 2008

GACJ: New page: __NOTOC__ ==Introduction== Muffles are leather pads fitted to a bell's clapper to reduce the volume. They attenuate the bell's strike note whilst retaining the hum. By only muffling the c...

GACJ: New page: NOTOC ==Introduction== Muffles are leather pads fitted to a bell's clapper to reduce the volume. They attenuate the bell's strike note whilst retaining the hum. By only muffling the c...