Campbell’s article concentrates on the history and mixed reactions of change to the Sacred Harp shape note singing. He talks of the history of preference of seven-shapes over four by many groups, and the contrasting belief that the Sacred Harp book shouldn’t change its four-shape edition. Many compromises came to be through cautionary modification and updating of the book. Attempts to drastically change the literature were condemned. Loyalty, tradition, and religion were all pressing factors in the pressure to keep the Sacred Harp book enduring as a timeless yet relevant piece of culture.
How are recent revisions looked upon by Sacred Heart practitioners? Are the revisioners careful to make only small changes, keeping out gospel sounds? Also, is seven-shape note singing still popular among areas today?
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