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Shape Notes 1b: modern notation: "NewBritain"

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Shape note notation is translated to fret numbers on the dulcimer. The tune "New Britain" (Amazing Grace) is used for practice.
Reference: Dulcimer Players News Vol 3 No. 4, p. 24, Fall 1977.

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09/26/15 11:49:24PM @dronestyles:

Thanks for the kind words. Sacred Harp actually uses a different set of syllables. I plan to address that in some later videos.