3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-This original composition starts off energetically with staccato technique (pluck thumb damp or mallet) on a syncopated vamping rhythm that invites the rung bouncy melody to join in after only four measures. After a key changethe texture lightens up and becomes more open. The melody takes turns between the treble and bass ranges giving all the ringers a shot at the fun.