Many and Great / Wakantanka Taku Nitawa

This 19th-century Dakota melody is a unique addition to handbell repertoire, and is appropriate any time the focus is on creation. The arrangement is simple and plaintive, featuring repetitive rhythms, very few techniques, and no bell changes. The optional parts for ankle bells or sleigh bells, buffalo drum or other American Indian drum, finger cymbals and tambourine add depth and intrigue.