The Development of Southern Gospel Music

by Gaylon L. Powell


The Development of Southern Gospel Music

7-Syllable Aiken Shape-Note System

Aiken shape-note system
Image (scale) courtesy of P. Dan Brittain, 2017.

The roots of Southern Gospel singing

funk shape-note system
Image (scale) courtesy of Karen Willard, 2015.
Preface to <I>New Melodies of Praise</I>
Glenn, R. A. and Aldine S. Kieffer. New Melodies of Praise: A Collection of New Tunes and Hymns, for the
Sabboth School and Praise Meeting. (Ruebush, Kieffer and Co.: Singer’s Glen, VA, 1877)

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