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Shape Note Singing

Shenandoah Harmony

Since the mid 18th century, Americans throughout New England and the South have been gathering for shape note singing, a form of a capella sung mostly from a popular tune book called The Sacred Harp.

Now there's a new tune book that captures some of Virginia's musical past.

Credit Shenandoah Harmony
The Shenandoah Harmony Music Committee

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