If you're composing handbell music using Dorico, the Handbell Template with Chime Option* available from notationtemplates.com is a major timesaver. It includes two downloadable project files—one with both bells and chimes, and one with just bells—and is formatted for U.S. Letter paper (8.5 × 11), with music set in Finale Maestro and text in Times New Roman. This will produce a very simple and clean look for your score.
Common handbell playing techniques are added to the pitched percussion in playing techniques
Bells used and chimes used charts are pre-formatted using flows in Dorico
Watch the accompanying video to learn how to make your bells used and chimes used charts
*Made with Dorico Pro 6 | Works with Dorico Pro 5, Elements 5 or iPad version but all features may not be available
Handbell Template Documentation
Making a Bells Used Chart
Handbell Playing Techniques
This video from Notation Templates on YouTube show the details of how to use the templates.
Example of Hadnbell Music Engraved with Template
Blank Handbell Template
Blank Handbell with Handchimes Template