Three Shape Note Settings, 'On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand'

[ickiepooo]

This is the only kind of singing found in Primitive Baptist Churches. Most are in the South.

[larlovexoxo]

hehe im going to sacred harp singing this afternoon!

[ScottishFiddleLesson]

really nice old fashion sounding songs kinda makes you feel like in another time a simpler time when life was less nasty and people where less materialistic

What denomination is this?

this last choon sound perfect for me fiddle i think i will learn it

why is there no music?

it would sound lovely with mabe a flute a lute a fiddle harp

also

do all denominations do this or is it a speciality of paticular ones?

also is this an american thing this kind of singing

and thank you!

[PLBrayfield]

@ScottishFiddleLesson Singers of all faiths and none get together to sing at these events. Most are Protestant Christians of various kinds but some are not religious or are from Jewish or other backgrounds. Very few denominations sing this way in church nowadays. Yes, this is an American traditional kind of music, common in 1800's but now, not at all common. It has its roots in the British Isles from colonial times in America. We do not use instruments (tradition) but we do call it 'music' :)

[BBiebigheiser]

Very nice! I'm kind of "partial" to "Sweet Prospect" but love them all. :)

[NiDrako]

Thank you for posting this! I like being able to compare the settings.