Blue Line Method Diagram for Plain Bob Major

Where do I start?

This diagram shows the order of work in the method. The accompanying table shows the first few changes in the method and the first work you do as you move around the circle.

Starting Positions in Plain Bob Major
Bell No	Starts With	Starting Places	First Work
2	In to Lead	(2)LL23456..	3/4 Down
4	Hunt In	(4)32LL234..	5/6 Down
6	Hunt In	(6)5432LL2..	7/8 Down
8	Hunt In	(8)765432L..	7/8 Up
7	Out to the back	(7)8876543..	5/6 Up
5	Out to the back	(5)6788765..	3/4 Up
3	Out to the back	(3)4567887..	2nds

Work at Bob and Single in Plain Bob

This table illustrates how you will be affected if the conductor calls a Bob or Single indicated by an underscore. If you are not about to do the work tabled, continue the work unaffected. 5/6 Up, 5/6 Down or 7/8 Up, 7/8 Down are never affected by any call. Note:- When unaffected the places will stay the same but order you meet the bells changes.

How the Conductor's calls affect your work
About to Do	Bob Called		Single Called
About to Do	Do This	Next Work	Do This	Next Work
3/4 Down 543432L..	Run In 5432LL2..	3/4 Down	Make 3rds and Out 5433456..	2nds
2nds LL22LL2..	Run Out LL23456..	2nds	Unaffected	3/4 Down as usual
3/4 Up 2343456..	Make 4ths and In 234432L..	5/6 Down	Same as a Bob	5/6 Down

Additional Help

If you would like to customise the method diagram with a different bell as the blue line, or change the layout or diagram style, then follow this link to the Change Ringing Toolkit diagram page.

The Change Ringing Toolkit contains a tool to help you learn to count your places in this method. Say your place to yourself and enter it on the keypad or screen. The clock face and blue line display adjusts to guide you along. An error is indicated by a tick-tick sound, simply put in the correct place to continue. As your skill improves, these guides can be turned off. Instructions are given on screen or in more detail by choosing HELP from the menu. Try it here : Learn the Line.