[Bell Historians] Re: Wandering carillon

Richard Offen richard.offen at RZA6oyuYkAOzMqOjUfTZlHtUD-qE_9YP88F8f8kYSg4zWynBnNXtopVO1xuemsjaUumW1pgLAx85zqhOzbZTSifh.yahoo.invalid
Wed Nov 14 00:39:59 GMT 2007


 
> Are there any variances in tonal qualities when different percentages 
of metal (copper/tin) are used in a bell, and if so, what are they? How 
are they analyzed?
> AAJB

Most definitely: a higher the copper content produces a much softer 
bell metal and a much duller toned bell.

R


           



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