The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion containing a choice collection of Tunes, Hymns, Palms, Odes, and Anthems
Title
The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion containing a choice collection of Tunes, Hymns, Palms, Odes, and Anthems
Subject
Music, Shape Notes, Singing, Church Music
Description
Cover of book of tunes, hymns, psalms, odes and anthems compiled by William Walker and published in 1850. The notation is in "shape notes", which was introduced in 1801 in order to facilitate congregational and community singing. The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion collected music from "the most eminent authors in the United States" and its target audience included "Christian Churches of every denomination, singing schools and private societies".
Creator
Walker, William
Source
Book, "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion"
Date
1850
Rights
Courtesy of the Robinson-Spangler- Carolina Room - Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
Relation
M2117.W18 S5 1847B
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
hymnal
text
Coverage
Antebellum, Southern United States
Original Format
Book
Text
Shape note music notation and lyrics to hymns, psalms, odes, and anthems.
Files
Citation
Walker, William, “The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion containing a choice collection of Tunes, Hymns, Palms, Odes, and Anthems,” Played Here: Musical Venues of the Queen City, accessed May 16, 2024, https://playedhere.omeka.net/items/show/52.