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Sweetwater’s Your Holiday Headquarters for Concert Sleigh Bells


Nothing evokes vivid images of wreaths, garland, and snowy nights gathered around the fireplace quite like the unmistakable, jangly sound of sleigh bells. But whether you’re caroling, putting on a production at your house of worship or local theater, or outfitting a school symphonic band for its annual winter concert, you may not know which sleigh bells instrument offers the tone, features, and price to fit your specific needs.


Sweetwater carries an array of amazing jingle bells instruments perfect for a variety of occasions and musical settings. If you’re looking to add some holiday cheer to your performance, you’ll love our wide selection of models, brands, and styles, each designed to deliver full, rich, and authentic sounds.


How Do You Choose the Best-Sounding Sleigh Bells?


Every holiday season, you can find cheap handheld jingle bells on sale at various dollar stores and retail outlets. While they may look the part, they usually sound shrill and tinny. Here at Sweetwater, we understand drums and percussion, and our in-house experts searched far and wide to assemble a selection of the best sleigh bells you can buy. Because they’re made with higher-quality materials, our offerings deliver bright, full, ear-pleasing timbres free from harshness. They’re also more durable, meaning they’ll provide years of dependable service at your house of worship, school band program, or community theater. The best part is that even studio-quality jingle bells are easily affordable, allowing you to add holiday cheer without breaking the bank.


Sleigh Bells Instruments: They Aren’t Just for Christmas Anymore


Looking to incorporate more interesting sounds into your music, regardless of season? You guessed it… sleigh bells! We all know they work wonders for choral music, but they’re also perfect for ukulele groups, solo performers, experimental bands, production music, sound effects, and beyond. An indispensable tool for both recording and live performances, they have a sound that sits perfectly in a mix, adding just the right amount of ambience without crowding out vocals or other instruments. And when you apply ambient effects and a dash of creativity, the sky is the limit in terms of the sounds you can create.


Things to Consider When Choosing Sleigh Bells


Styles


  • Wrist/Ankle: as the name implies, these have a strap that snaps onto your wrist or ankle.
    • Pros: Great for single-performer bands, dancers, and other performers who need hands-free use. Lightweight.
    • Cons: Typically not as loud or full-sounding as handheld models.
  • Handheld: Bells are attached to either a long, wooden or plastic handle or to a small horseshoe-shaped strap that attaches to a small wooden or plastic handle.
    • Pros: Generally louder and fuller-sounding. Easier to play.
    • Cons: Not hands-free.

Volume and fullness of sound


  • Typically, the more bells, the louder and fuller. The fewer the bells, the quieter and thinner. Choose the sound that is appropriate to the context of the music, the size of the musical group, etc.

Comfort


  • Weight: handheld jingle bells, particularly those with more bells, will typically be heavier and may tire the arm and hand more quickly. This can be an important consideration for carolers and others who play for extended periods.
  • Ergonomics: More expensive models often feature an ergonomically shaped grip. This can reduce fatigue, offer better control of dynamics, and enhance precision for playing perfectly in time with the music.
  • Environment: If you are performing outdoors or with a large ensemble, a model with 12-25 bells is more likely to produce a suitable volume level. For indoor settings or smaller groups, 6-12 bells may be a better fit. However, since volume can also be controlled by the player, it’s also important to factor in the desired fullness of the sound. In other words, a 25-bell model played at lower volume will sound fuller than a 6-bell model played at its highest volume.

Sweetwater Makes Choosing a Jingle Bells Instrument Easy!


To make the selection process simple and intuitive, Sweetwater offers detailed filters that help you find the right sleigh bell based on brand, series, price point, style, and much more.


Need more information? Check out our buying advice for concert percussion or explore our vast library of drum & percussion demo videos on YouTube to see and hear today’s most exciting sleigh bells in action! If you prefer personalized recommendations, our knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers can guide you to the sleigh bell that’s a perfect fit for you!

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Why shop Sleigh Bells at Sweetwater.com?


With a curated selection of Sleigh Bells, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Sleigh Bells, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.