Please can someone explain? In this song, and some others, the tune is easily recognised. Most Sacred Harp singing, though very attractive, does not appear to have a particular melody. Why is this song different?
Sacred Harp singing has the melody part sung by men and women. When the group has lots of strong men on that part, the very loud altos will be heard more prominently as their part is pitched above where the men are singing. Another part sung by both men and women is the treble part. Again, depending upon the mix of men and women, that part will either drown out or fade under the melody. Finally, the harmony of this particular song follows the more modern rules based on thirds, rather than the older style of many of the Sacred Harp songs which is based on fourths and fifths. And you probably know this melody? And therefore your ear will pick it out easily? I, too had trouble hearing the melody on recordings when I first started singing from this songbook.
I love to see the total and complete joy this congregation shows while singing.Beautiful singing, as well!!
Best way to start a video with my favorite hymn. 😃 with joyous laughter. May Jesus bless you all
I absolutely love the way Cleansing Fountain is led by this lovely lady! Great job!
Praise the Lord awesome 👏 song 🎵 love those old songs 😊
Wow!!!!! So beautiful and pure. Love ❤❤
Great singing, great leading! There's a real bounce to it.
Good strong bass section!
Blessed music.
Man, listen to that!!!
You guys sound great!
Please can someone explain? In this song, and some others, the tune is easily recognised. Most Sacred Harp singing, though very attractive, does not appear to have a particular melody. Why is this song different?
Sacred Harp singing has the melody part sung by men and women. When the group has lots of strong men on that part, the very loud altos will be heard more prominently as their part is pitched above where the men are singing. Another part sung by both men and women is the treble part. Again, depending upon the mix of men and women, that part will either drown out or fade under the melody. Finally, the harmony of this particular song follows the more modern rules based on thirds, rather than the older style of many of the Sacred Harp songs which is based on fourths and fifths. And you probably know this melody? And therefore your ear will pick it out easily? I, too had trouble hearing the melody on recordings when I first started singing from this songbook.
What is the name of the hymnal they are using?
There is a Fountain by William Cowper
@@grantlong5781 The Sacred Harp, Cooper Revision.
oh yeah they are a gettin it
Good audio! Sometimes it doesn't do the singing justice.
some fun Sacred Harp Singing