I'm afraid I can't help here, but I have a related query. Can anyone explain the significance, if any, of the shapes? c
>-----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] >[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Philip Gruar >Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 2:37 PM >To: Dartmouth NPS >Subject: [NSP] Off-topic request for Hymnbook > >This is way off-topic for NSP's, but given the wide musical >interests of >many list members, I thought I'd give it a try - >I'm interested in getting a copy of The Sacred Harp hymnbook - >or possibly >other shapenote books. I know the 1860 edition of Sacred Harp >is available >online, in the Michegan State University digital collections, >and I also >know I could order a copy of the current edition direct from >the publishers >in the USA, but does anyone know if I can buy a copy here in the UK? > >Specifically, I'd like to find the music for Sacred Harp no.198 "Green >Street" to the words "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" - >ideally this >week! >That tune is not in the online edition (or if it is, I can't >find it there) > >I'm sure there must be someone reading this list who knows >this repertoire >well (and for anyone who doesn't, check it out on YouTube - >it's amazing) - >if so, and if you can send me a scan of it, please contact me >off list and >I'd be very grateful. >Thanks, >Philip > > > >To get on or off this list see list information at >http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html >
