Handchime
Handchime
Handheld percussion instrument
Handchimes are musical instruments which are rung by hand, similar to handbells. Typically, they are tuned square tubes with an external clapper mechanism.[1] Many handbell techniques can also be applied to handchimes,[2] 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.[3]