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Soprano volume adjust. Soprano sings the highest, most important notes (the melody). Their notes are seen above the lyrics.
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Alto volume adjust. Alto is lower than soprano, on the staff above the lyrics. They sing a harmony that supports the soprano's melody, so their notes might not sound song-like by themselves.
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Tenor volume adjust. Tenor is higher than bass, on the staff below the lyrics. They sing a harmony that supports the soprano's melody, so their notes might not sound song-like by themselves.
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Bass volume adjust. Bass sings the lowest notes on the staff below the lyrics. Their notes provide a foundation for all the other parts.
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Title: | Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light |
Text: | Johann Rist, 1641, tr. John Troutbeck ca. 1885 |
Tune: | ERMUNTRE DICH |
Music: | Johann Schop, 1641; arr. J. S. Bach, 1734 |
Key: | F major |
Meter: | 87.87.88.77 |
Date Added: | 2021/01/08 |
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(Beta) Shapenotes mean that each pitch in "do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti" get one of 7 shapes. This supplemental data may improve sight-reading over time.
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Clairnotes is easier than normal music, without any ♯ or ♭ signs or key signatures. Every pitch has its own vertical position. Click for more details.
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