Shape note singing: An American tradition with Kodaly applications

UNCW Author/Contributor (non-UNCW co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Daniel C. Johnson, Professor (Creator)

Institution

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW )

Web Site: http://library.uncw.edu/

Abstract: The article discusses the history and development of shape note singing in the U.S. Shape-note singing is recognized as one of the original style of American music. Shape-note singing derives its name from the use of shaped note-heads during 18th-19th centuries. It delivers significant remarks in both social and religious aspects. It cites that the music characteristics of the shaped notation assists music literacy.

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Publication

Johnson, J. C. (2008). Shape note singing: An american tradition with kodaly applications. Kodaly Envoy, 35(1), 10-15

Language: English

Date: 2008

Keywords

Shape note singing, Music--History & criticism, Music--Instruction & study, Vocal music, Literacy

Subjects

Koda´ly, Zolta´n--1882-1967

Shape-note singing

Folk music--United States

Music education

Music--Instruction and study

Vocal music

Shape-note singing--History and criticism

Sight-reading (Music)

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