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Commentary: Music: Church Songs of the 1850’s to the 1950’s Music! Such an emotional thing. Various generations have gravitated to much different forms– partly because of the development of music theory, partly because of cultural influences, partly because of differences in theological interpretations. I was brought up in the 1940’s and 1950’s–yes, I am “old”. …
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Reading the Bible Anew The Trail to Our Singing Today; Part Three Does the music we use in church today bear resemblance to that of yesteryears? No!I n fact, music theory had to advance before we could sing the way we sing. Key moments: 1) 9th Century -Early attempts at notating pitch used neumes, which …
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