How Long to Read The Sacred Harp

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sacred Harp?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read The Sacred Harp by Buell E. Cobb, Jr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

On any Sunday afternoon a traveler through the Deep South might chance upon the rich, full sound of Sacred Harp singing. Aided with nothing but their own voices and the traditional shape-note songbook, Sacred Harp singers produce a sound that is unmistakable--clear and full-voiced. Passed down from early settlers in the backwoods of the Southern Uplands, this religious folk tradition hearkens back to a simpler age when Sundays were a time for the Lord and the “singings.” Illustrated with forty-one songs from the original songbook, The Sacred Harp is a comprehensive account of a unique form of...

How long is The Sacred Harp?

The Sacred Harp by Buell E. Cobb, Jr. is 273 pages long, and a total of 69,069 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sacred Harp Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read The Sacred Harp aloud.

What Reading Level is The Sacred Harp?

The Sacred Harp is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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