Great link, Triple Neuf; thanks.

josepp, I understand the allure of the shape note/sacred hard/Southern Harmony harmonies. What's the harm in playing with instrumental versions to satisfy yourself as to the function and desirability? While to many of us the vocal sound is the reason for this kind of music, you can please yourself as to how instrumental versions might sound to you.


If you experiment, please let us know how it goes.