All those interested in singing (with and without experience) arewarmly invited to participate in this vibrant and lively socialsinging style using four part harmony and a notation system to easesight reading. The Sacred Harp book was first compiled in 1844, andhas remained in print ever since, with each revision containing newlycomposed pieces (there are over 500 songs in the current revision).Notes in the book are not only represented conventionally but alsowith four shapes to make up the scale: triangles, circles, squares anddiamonds are used to show the different intervals. These shapes, andthe syllables that go with them (fa, sol, la, mi), are used to helpsight read the music. Before the words are sung, the tune is sungthrough using these syllables, so that even someone reading the musicfor the first time can get a sense of it, whether using the music orlearning by ear. Most of the songs have religious texts, but the bookwas compiled to be used for community singing and sung in a social,non-performance context, as vibrantly and exuberantly as you mightsing down the pub.Whether you are an experienced or improving music reader, or sing byear, or just want to give singing a try, these workshops are for you!