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Shape notes 1a: modern notation: "Boylston"


musician/member name: Music
Duration: 00:04:09
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Correlation of scale tones to frets is demonstrated on the dulcimer. The tune "Boylston" (A Charge to Keep I Have) is used for practice.
A discussion of shape notes and the dulcimer can be found in Dulcimer Players News Vol 3, No. 4, page 24, Fall 1977.
Dusty Turtle
09/25/15 10:29:31PM @dusty:

Thanks for such a clear explanation of shape notes.  Very helpful!