Perhaps.
When I ride the multipurpose greenway trail here, I do use my bell and signal it from afar, and then with more urgency as I get closer to the pass of a pedestrian.
Most peds appreciate it. A few hate it, as they take the signal as me "giving offense or clap-back" to the pedestrian. We've lost all meaning of using signalling devices.
Here, horns are used to express frustration and offense. In many parts of Asia, horns are used as signalling devices, but unfortunately used about 50% of the driving time. There's no in-between.
EDIT: one more thing about bells and pedestrians. The biggest issue is the use of earbuds and loud music. This is the main reason bikers scare pedestrians. When I walk the trail, I keep my ears open. It comes from growing up during tough times in Chicago (late 60s riots, gang wars and men offering candy from black sedans). Keep the ears open. Have eyes in the back of your head.