Bell Ringing Components: Difference between revisions
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We refer to any striker that is mounted inside the bell as a clapper. | We refer to any striker that is mounted inside the bell as a clapper. | ||
For free swinging bells, the clapper is usually mounted to a hinge near the top center of the bell, aligned with the swinging axis of the bell so that it can strike the bell both fore and aft. | For free swinging bells, the clapper is usually mounted to a hinge near the top center of the bell, aligned with the swinging axis of the bell so that it can strike the bell both fore and aft. Gravity and the motion of the clapper pivot relative to the bell gimbal axis causes the free clapper to strike the bell in its distinctive ding-dong fashion. | ||
For stationary bells, the clapper is typically supported close to one ideal strike point | For stationary bells, the clapper is typically supported close to one ideal strike point and an externally applied force moves the head toward the bell for a single strike. | ||
==== External hammer ==== | ==== External hammer ==== | ||