Ropesight - learn English-style bellringing

Ropesight is a complete video course designed to teach the fundamentals of English-style bellringing in a clear, engaging, and visually unique way. Whether you are a new ringer just starting out or a more experienced ringer looking to develop conducting skills, this course guides you step-by-step through the essential techniques and concepts.

What you’ll learn

• How to handle a bell correctly and confidently

• How to develop ropesight — the vital skill of situational awareness while ringing

• The principles of method ringing

• The basics of conducting, including notation, calling touches, and using coursing order to keep the band right

A Unique Way to Learn

One of the greatest challenges for learners is understanding the elusive concept of ropesight. This course brings it to life using slow-motion panoramic recordings of bellringing, allowing you to clearly see how the ringers and ropes interact. These immersive recordings place you directly in the ringing chamber from the perspective of the No. 2 bell, giving you a view rarely experienced even in the tower.

Course Features

• Clear step-by-step demonstrations

• Animated explanations that simplify complex ideas

• Quizzes to test your understanding

• First-person panoramic slow-motion footage of real ringing

About the Creator

The course is produced by George Perrin, a bellringer and award-winning filmmaker of the documentary The Craft of Bellringing. The videos are narrated by professional voice-over artist Peter Baker.

Originally released on DVD in 2013, Ropesight is now fully available in HD on Udemy.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand how bellringing works — or to improve your skills in the tower — this course will give you the insight and confidence to ring with clarity.