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To: bboop

There was a tradition in some German churches that unison singing was more symbolic of the unity of the congregation than part singing.

When I was growing up in the Presbyterian church, everyone sang all the hymns in four parts. I miss that now.


7 posted on 02/09/2008 1:42:21 PM PST by Tax-chick ("Political zombies need brains, but they hunger only for taxes." ~ NicknamedBob)
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To: Tax-chick

Oh, that’s interesting. I love 4-part singing.


8 posted on 02/09/2008 4:15:06 PM PST by bboop (Stealth Tutor)
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To: Tax-chick
everyone sang all the hymns in four parts.

I sing all four parts simultaneously.

I do 'make a joyful noise' (joyful for the singer, but not necessarily joyful for the listener).

: )

13 posted on 02/10/2008 12:52:40 PM PST by Mr. Brightside
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