"One's first impression of a carillon recital is apt to be rather an odd one, with some question as to whether or not the bells are truly musical instruments, capable of artistic expression. This, I feel, is due largely to the fact that bells possess very prominent overtones, which sometimes clash since there is no method in use of "damping" to stop the vibrations when the harmony changes. Also, to the unaccustomed ear, some of the bells seem to sound out of tune. However, after listening repeatedly to the carillon, one not only becomes accustomed to the overtones and "clash", but begins to appreciate its real beauty, which seems to me to rest in its magnificence, its stately dignity, and above all, its clear, ringing tone. Especially striking is the richness of some of the lower bells, as well as the almost "singing" quality of the small, upper ones when struck repeatedly."
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