Brief Explanation of Sacred Harp Singing ~ Warren Steel
Sacred Harp: History and Tradition ~ Steven Sabol
What is Sacred Harp Singing?
International Listing of Monthly Sacred Harp Singings
International Listing of Annual Sacred Harp Singings
Seven-Shape Systems

 

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"Patent Notes" (Fa Sol La)
 

 

 
Four shapes stacked
 

 
Four shapes arranged in ascending scale order
 

 
Four shapes demonstration, PNG format for printing
 

 
The Aiken System
 
C major and A minor
 

 
Swan Seven-Shape System
 
C major, treble clef
 

 
C major, bass clef