White Spirituals from the Sacred Harp Review

Sacred Harp music is authenicately American.The shaped notes are intended to allow individuals who do not read music to read the Sacred Harp music.It also allows the individual pitching the music to move the musicinto the range of the singers rather than using a true pitch.The melodyis in the tenor line which is sung by both genders.The music has an openharmony - altos may float above sopranos or below tenors for example.Thebeat is strictly kept and there is little variation in volume - this is notyour standard choral music.
The hymn tunes used are traditional - youwill recognize some of them.The words are traditional - heavy into theIsaac Watts and company hymns.
While I'd always recommend standing in thecenter of a singing group as an introduction to this tradition, this albumis an acceptable second choice.With any luck it will make you want tosing the music as well.

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