Handchime
| Percussion instrument | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Percussion |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 111.231 (Individual percussion tubes) |
| Related instruments | |
| Handbells | |
| Builders | |
| Malmark, Schulmerich, Suzuki | |
Handchimes are musical instruments which are rung by hand, similar to handbells. Typically, they are tuned square tubes with an external clapper mechanism. Many handbell techniques can also be applied to handchimes, though some are more difficult (such as six-in-hand) or impossible (malleting). On a music score, handchimes are indicated by a diamond shape on each note as opposed to an oval shape.