Beginner-friendly bell trio music
The Beginning Band Fun Book’s FUNsembles: Book of Easy Trios (Bells)
What Is This Book?
The Beginning Band Fun Book’s FUNsembles: Book of Easy Trios (Bells) is a collection of easy-to-intermediate level trios written specifically for young bells players in their first and second year of study. It provides over thirty short, accessible pieces that make it simple for beginning percussionists to experience real ensemble playing. Each trio is carefully arranged to build confidence, reinforce fundamentals, and keep kids excited about music.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for elementary and middle school bells students in their first or second year of band.
It works well for school band programs, group lessons, private lessons, and home learners who are studying mallet percussion.
Directors can use it for small ensemble units, sectionals, or concert features.
Parents can use it as a structured resource for at-home practice with siblings or friends learning other band instruments.
It is also a helpful tool for summer programs, camps, and honor ensembles looking for flexible, easy trios.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The music is printed in extra-large notation so young players can read it quickly and accurately.
Each page contains a limited amount of material to reduce visual clutter and help students stay focused.
Arrangements are simplified, with comfortable ranges and rhythms that match what first- and second-year students typically know.
Clear layout and consistent formatting make it easy for kids to follow their part within a trio.
The progressive structure allows students to start with the simplest pieces and gradually move to more challenging trios without feeling overwhelmed.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The book includes a wide variety of classic, time-tested songs that are familiar and fun for young musicians.
Students will find beloved melodies and catchy tunes that work well in concerts, informal performances, and classroom playing.
Pieces cover a range of musical styles and genres so beginning bells players can explore different sounds and moods.
The diverse selection helps students develop musical versatility while still playing music at an accessible level.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Over thirty easy-to-intermediate bells trios
Extra-large, easy-to-read notation for beginning readers
Simplified arrangements tailored to first- and second-year players
Limited material per page to support focus and quick learning
Compatible trio arrangements that can be played with any other instrument books in the series
Carefully graded music that progresses in difficulty
Classic, time-tested songs selected for young musicians
A strong supplement and follow-up to “The Beginning Band Fun Book”
Flexible use for concerts, lessons, and small ensemble practice
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Basic music reading on bells
Steady beat and rhythmic accuracy
Playing in an ensemble with two other musicians
Listening and blending with other parts
Following their own part within a score
Confidence performing with a group
Improved mallet technique and control
Awareness of balance, dynamics, and musical expression
How to Use This Book
Teachers can use this book in band class for small group work, rotating students through trios to strengthen reading and ensemble skills.
It works well in sectionals, allowing bells players to practice reading, timing, and listening in a focused setting.
Private teachers can assign trios as weekly lesson material, playing along on another instrument or with a second student.
At home, students can use the book with friends or siblings who play other band instruments, since the trios are compatible across the series.
Directors can program selected trios for concerts, recruitment events, or informal performances to showcase their young percussionists.
The book can also be used as a bridge between method book exercises and full band music, giving students more confidence before tackling harder repertoire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book only for bells, or can it be used with other instruments?
This edition is written for bells, but the trios are compatible with the other instrument books in the series, so students on different instruments can play together.
What skill level is required to use this book?
The book is designed for beginning bells players in their first or second year, with easy-to-intermediate parts that match typical band curriculum.
Can I use this in a full band setting?
Yes. The trios can be used in small groups during band class, in sectionals, or as feature pieces on concerts with just three players.
Does this replace a regular band method book?
No. It is best used as a supplement to a core method book such as “The Beginning Band Fun Book,” adding extra ensemble practice and performance pieces.
Is this good for self-taught or home-schooled students?
Yes. The large notation, clear layouts, and simple structure make it friendly for home learners working with a parent, tutor, or online teacher.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.