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Welcome to SING LOUD!, your ultimate guide to the captivating world of shape-note singing. Dive deep into our rich resources designed for both newcomers and veterans alike, and be inspired to explore the harmonic beauty of the singing and social traditions associate with The Sacred Harp and other tunebooks.
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Explore our blog for articles, insights, and resources that enlighten and inspire shape note singers.
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Judge Jackson Memorial 90th Sacred Harp Singing – May 17, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 3 PM EDTFirst Missionary Baptist Church – Ozark, Alabama You’re…
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Sam Carter’s “Long Time Travelling”
KLOF Mag announced the release of a video of an English musician Sam Carter performing…
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·Event & Community News, ·Tunebooks, Tunebooklets, Other, Singers & Communities, Tunebook: The Christian HarmonyCherokee and English singing from the Christian Harmony, May 4, 2025
Join this free participatory historical singing event in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. RSVP…
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·Historical & Scholarly Research, ·Sacred Harp & Cultural Impact, Historical Archives, Personal ReflectionsA Singing School Among the Tuscarora in 1822
Published in the Abolition Intelligencer and Missionary Magazine (Shelbyville, KY, Vol. 1, Iss. 2, June…
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·Historical & Scholarly Research, ·Sacred Harp & Cultural Impact, Historical Archives, Personal Reflections, Tunebook: The Sacred Harp (Denson)The Sound of a Community: Shape-Note Singing in Late 19th Century Alabama
In the late 19th century, rural communities across the South and Midwest found joy and…
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A Shape-Note Singer at 100: A Brief Account of the Long Life of Mrs. Elsie Chittenden
Born in 1784, Elsie Chittenden of Guilford, Connecticut, was a shape-note singer born sixty years…
SING LOUD!
An enthusiasts project
for other enthusiasts.
Welcome to SingLoud.org, an educational project created by shape-note singing enthusiasts to share the joy, history, and community of this unique musical tradition. Whether you’re a newcomer curious about the rich harmonies of Sacred Harp or an experienced singer looking to deepen your knowledge, SingLoud.org is here to inspire and inform. Our mission is to provide clear, accessible resources that celebrate the diversity and beauty of shape-note singing, while fostering connections among singers of all backgrounds. Dive in to explore tunebooks, singing techniques, and the vibrant stories behind this timeless tradition, and join us in keeping these powerful voices alive for generations to come.
A note
This website and resources are geared mainly for four-shape shape-note singing, though not wholly restricted to it.
If you would like to help develop tools and resources, inclusing for seven-shape singers, please get in touch!