Harmonia Sacra (Hardcover)

~ Joseph Funk (Author)
Key Phrases: thou our guardian, rhythmical construction, trochaic verse, Two Trochees, Lord God, Worthy the Lamb (more...)

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Product Description

Harmonia Sacra is a Good Books publication.

About the Author

Funk And Sons Joseph is a Good Books author.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 407 pages
• Publisher: Good Books; 25 edition (December 31, 1969)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561481041
• ISBN-13: 978-1561481040
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #838,791 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Early American Hymns in Seven-shape Notation, July 27, 1999

By	Miriam A. Kilmer "Owner, Rising Dove Bookstore" (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The complete title is:

The Harmonia Sacra, A Compilation of Genuine Church Music: Comprising a Great Variety of Metres, Harmonized for Four Voices: Together with a Copious Explication of the Principles of Vocal Music. Exemplified and Illustrated with Tables, in a Plain and Comprehensive Manner. By Joseph Funk and Sons.

In her introduction, Mary K. Oyer writes:

"We hope this new edition will help perpetuate community music-making among Mennonites by reinvigorating traditional Harmonia Sacra singing."

Amen, sister...and among singers everywhere!

You may email me for current information on where and when you may join those singing from this hymn book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Harmonia Sacra, March 7, 2008

By	Loveguitar (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

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A very beautiful and informative book. It is a text as well as book of shape-note church music. Over 400 pages of educational and musical information. But please be aware that this is not the standard blue shape-note book used by shape-note singing groups. (I can't remember the name of that book right now). If you tote this book to a shape-note sing you will not get much use out of it, I don't think. It sits on our coffee table between some classical guitar magazines and every now and then someone will open it up to take a look inside. My husband wanted it for Christmas but I accidentally bought this thinking it was the book used at shape-note sings. We kept it because it is such a beautiful, informative book. It's preface, note to teachers, rudiments and elucidations of vocal music look and read old-fashioned style. I thought that was especially poignant.