LIBERTY HALL tune family was western PA query
Nikos Pappas
Also, Amzi Chapin settled in Kentucky in the late 1790s too before relocating to Pennsylvania. He taught a number of singing schools around Lexington. Interestingly, this tune does not appear in Amzi Chapin's manuscript tunebook from Kentucky, ca. 1800 lending some credence to the claim of Lucius being the composer of the tune. However, the Logan attributions remain somewhat in doubt as Amzi copied most of the "Chapin" tunes in his copybook suggesting him and not Lucius as the arranger of the various settings of the folk hymns. In fact, the only tune known to be by Lucius is SEASONS or 121ST copied in a letter he sent to Amzi in the first decade of the 1800s. I've found fourteen variants of the tune. The index is still a work in progress so some of the text incipits are written out and others follow the Temperley form of the first six letters. Enjoy.
Nikos Pappas, Lxgtn
AdamB ES 2 - Adams, Benoni. The Evening Star. In three parts: I. The rules of vocal music, in a short and concise manner, which scholars ought to commit to memory before they begin to sing. II. A few tunes in the different moods, suitable for young scholars. III. A supplement, which a teacher may explain or a scholar study, as need requires. Ed. 2. Utica: William Williams, for Benoni Adams and L. & B. Todd, 1820.
AdamE Ms - Adams, Elizabeth. “Miss Elizabeth Adams’ Music Book, 1832.” “Miss Elizabeth R. Adams Music Booke. June the 29th 1833.” South Carolina, 1832-3. James B. Duke Library, Special Collections and Archives. Furman University. Greenville, South Carolina. Four manuscript compilations bound in one volume.
ArmsJ PSPT - Armstrong, John, The Pittsburgh Selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes. Pittsburgh: Cramer, Spear and Eichbaum, 1816.
BeneGHoweJ IH - Benefiel, G.W. and Howe, J. D. The Indiana Harmony, in which is a choice collection of tunes, selected from the most eminent authors and well adapted to all Christian churches, singing schools and private societies. Together with the plainest rules for beginners. Madison, In: [for the author], Morgan and Lodge, [printers], 1823.
BlacW Ms - Black, William (1796-1884). Manuscript copybook of sacred music. Millidgeville, Georgia and Meury (Maury) County, Tennessee, 1818-1819. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, SC-128, Springfield, Illinois.
BoydJ VSMR - Boyd, James M. The Virginia Sacred Musical Repository, being a complete collection of psalm and hymn tunes, original and carefully selected from the most celebrated modern authors, both European and American, and designed for the use of different religious denominations, musical societies and schools in the United States. Winchester, Va: J. Foster, 1818.
CaldW UH - Caldwell, William. Union Harmony: Or Family Musician. Being a choice selection of tunes; selected from the works of the most eminent authors, ancient and modern. Together with a large number of original tunes, composed and harmonized by the author, to which is prefixed a comprehensive view of the rudiments of music, abridged and adapted to the capacity of the young. Maryville, Tn: F. A. Parham, 1834, 1837.
CardA MH - Carden, Allen D. The Missoury Harmony, or A Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems, selected from the most eminent authors, and well adapted to all Christian churches, singing schools, and private societies; Together with an introduction to the grounds of music, the rudiments of music, and plain rules for beginners. St. Louis; Published by the compiler; Cincinnati: Morgan and Lodge and Company, printers, 1820.
CardARogeSMoorFGreeJ WH - Carden, Allen D., Samuel J. Rogers, F. Moore, and J. Green. The Western Harmony, or, The Learner’s Task Made Easy: containing a plain and easy introduction to the grounds of music, and a choice collection of tunes for church service, some of them entirely new, suited to the various metres in Watts’ Hymns & Psalms, & The Methodist & Baptist Hymn Books. To which is added a few of the most approved anthems. Nashville: Allen D.Carden and Samuel J. Rogers, 1824.
DaviA KH 1 - Davisson, Ananias. The Kentucky Harmony; or, A Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems, in Three Parts. Taken from the most eminent authors, and well adapted to Christian churches, singing schools, or private societies. Harrisonburg, Va: Printed and sold by the author, 1816.
DaviA KH 2 - Davisson, Ananias. The Kentucky Harmony; or, A Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems, in Three Parts. Taken from the most eminent authors, and well adapted to Christian churches, singing schools, or private societies. Ed. 2. Harrisonburg, Va: Printed and sold by the author, 1817.
DaviA KH 3 - Davisson, Ananias. The Kentucky Harmony; or, A Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems, in Three Parts. Taken from the most eminent authors, and well adapted to Christian churches, singing schools, or private societies. Ed. 3. Harrisonburg, Va: Printed and sold by the author, 1819.
DaviA KH 4 - Davisson, Ananias. The Kentucky Harmony; or, A Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems, in Three Parts. Taken from the most eminent authors, and well adapted to Christian churches, singing schools, or private societies. Ed. 4. Harrisonburg, Va: Printed and sold by the author, 1821.
DaviA KH 5 - Davisson, Ananias. Kentucky Harmony Or A Choice Collection Of Psalm Tunes, Hymns, And Anthems. In three parts. Taken from the most eminent authors, and well adapted to Christian churches singing schools, or private societies. Ed. 5. Davisson’s Retirement, Va: [by the author], 1825.
DiddW WVL 2 - Diddle, W. H. The West Virginia Lute. Designed for social, revival, Sunday-School and miscellaneous meetings. Ed. 2. Parkersburg, W.V.: The Parkersburg Publishing Society of the United Brethren in Christ; Singer’s Glen, Va: Joseph Funk’s Sons, printers, 1868.
DiddW WVL 3 - Diddle, W. H. The West Virginia Lute. Designed for social, revival, Sunday-School and miscellaneous meetings. Ed. 3. Parkersburg, W.V.: The Parkersburg Publishing Society of the United Brethren in Christ; Singer’s Glen, Va: Joseph Funk’s Sons, printers, 1870.
DuttDPresJ SP - Dutton, D., M.D. The Sacred Psalmist: of the Psalms of David. Cincinnati: E. Morgan & Co., 1850.
EyerH UCH 6 - Eyer, Heinrich C. Die Union Choral Harmonie, enthaltend drei und vierstimmig ausgesetzte Melodien, mit deutschem und englischem Texte; sowohl zum Gebrauche beim öffentlichen Gottesdienste aller christlichen Confessionen, als auch für Singschulen und Privatgesellschaften. Sechstse vermehrte und verbesserte Ausgabe.. The Union Choral Harmony, consisting of sacred music, with German and English lines to each tune, adapted to the use of Christian churches of every denomination, comprising a number of the most popular Melodies in the United States; to which is added a number of tunes which have never before been published, some of which have been lately composed for this work, by different authors. Together with a concise introduction to the art of singing; for the use of scholars and persons wishing to qualify themselves for participating in Divine Worship. Ed. 6. Philadelphia: John Fagan: J. Vancourt, printer, 1839.
EyerHUCH 1 - Eyer, Heinrich C. Die Union Choral Harmonie, enthaltend Kirchen-Melodien, mit deutschen und englischen Wörten versehen. Harrisburg, Pa: Francis Wyeth, 1833.
FunkJ CGCM 1 - Funk, Joseph. A Compilation of Genuine Church Music, comprising a variety of metres, all harmonized for three voices; together with a copious elucidation of the science of vocal music. Winchester, Va: J. W. Hollis, 1832.
FunkJ CGCM 2 - Funk, Joseph. A Compilation of Genuine Church Music, comprising a variety of metres, all harmonized for three voices; together with a copious elucidation of the science of vocal music. Ed. 2. Winchester, Va: J. W. Hollis, 1835.
FunkJ CGCM 3 - Funk, Joseph. A Compilation of Genuine Church Music, comprising a variety of metres, all harmonized for three voices; together with a copious elucidation of the science of vocal music. Ed. 3, imp. and enl., besides an appendage of 40 pages of choice music. Harrisonburg, Va: Henry T. Wartmann, 1842.
FunkJ CGCM 4 - Funk, Joseph. A Compilation of Genuine Church Music, comprising a variety of metres, all harmonized for three voices; together with a copious elucidation of the science of vocal music. Ed. 4., imp. and enl. with the appendage blended with the body of the work. Mountain Valley, Va: J. Funk, S. Funk, 1847.
FunkJ HS 1 - Funk, Joseph and Sons. The Harmonia Sacra, being a compilation of genuine church music. Comprising a great variety of metres, all harmonized for three voices. Together with a copious explication of the principles of vocal music. Exemplified and illustrated with tables in a plain and comprehensive manner. Ed. 5. Singer’s Glen, Rockingham Co., VA: by the Authors, 1851.
FunkJ HS 2 - Funk, Joseph and Sons. The Harmonia Sacra, being a compilation of genuine church music. Comprising a great variety of metres, all harmonized for three voices. Together with a copious explication of the principles of vocal music. Exemplified and illustrated with tables in a plain and comprehensive manner. Ed. 6. Singer’s Glen, Rockingham Co., VA: by the Authors, 1854.
HaydA SM - Hayden, Amos Sutton. The Sacred Melodeon, containing a great variety of the most approved church music, selected chiefly from the old standard authors, with many original compositions. On a new system of notation. Designed for the use of churches, singing societies, and academies. Pittsburgh: Wm. Overend & Co., 1848.
HendG UH 1 - Hendrickson, George. The Union Harmony, or, A Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems, on a New System of Musical Notation, in three parts. Selected from the most eminent authors, and well adapted to Christian churches, singing schools, and private societies. Mountain Valley, Va: Joseph Funk and Sons, 1848.
HendG UH 2 - Hendrickson, George. The Union Harmony, or, A Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems, on a New System of Musical Notation, in three parts. Selected from the most eminent authors, and well adapted to Christian churches, singing schools, and private societies. Ed. 2. Mountain Valley, Va: Joseph Funk and Sons, 1850.
HendG UH 3 - Hendrickson, George. The Union Harmony, or, A Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems, on a New System of Musical Notation, in three parts. Selected from the most eminent authors, and well adapted to Christian churches, singing schools, and private societies. Ed. 3. Mountain Valley, Va: Joseph Funk and Sons, 1855.
HickJ SH - Hickock, J. H. The Sacred Harp, containing Part First, a clear compendium of therules and principles of vocal musick. Part Second, a collection of the most approved church tunes, arranged for three or four voices; with a large number of select hymns, and a few set pieces,; designed to furnish singing-schools and societies, and worshipping assemblies, of every denomination; with a complete set of tunes, adapted to all metres in common use. Part Third, a collection of popular airs, and devotional hymns, designed more immediately for prayer meetings and social circles, than schools and societies. Lewistown, Pa: Shugert & Cummings, 1832.
HousW HH - Hauser, William. Hesperian Harp: a collection of psalm and hymn tunes, odes and anthems; and Sunday-school, infant, revival, temperance, patriotic, and moral pieces: containing also a number of Scotch, German, Irish, and other fine compositions. Much new music never before published, and an exposition of the principles of music and of musical composition. Philadelphia: for the Author, 1848.
HutsJ PH - Hutson, John P. The Pennsylvania Harmonist: containing a choice collection of tunes, grave and sprightly, for divine service and musical refinement, set to poetry suited to their acquisition, to which is prefixed, a Dissertation Upon the True Taste in Church Music, together with a concise introduction to the rules of music, prepared for the use of schools. Pittsburgh: Cramer and Spear, 1827.
IngaJ CH - Ingalls, Jeremiah. The Christian Harmony; or, Songster’s Companion. Exeter, N. H.: Henry Ranlet, 1805.
JackJ KH 2 - Jackson, John B. The Knoxville Harmony of Music Made Easy, which is an interesting selection of Hymns And Psalms, usually sung in churches: selected from the best authors in general use. Also, a variety of anthems; to which is added, a number of original tunes; being entirely new, and well adapted for the use of schools and churches. [Ed. 2]. Pumpkintown, Tn: D. and M. Shields and Co., and John B. Jackson, Proprietors: Johnson and Edwards, printers, 1840.
JohnAl JTH 1 - Johnson, Alexander, Johnson’s Tennessee Harmony, containing, I. A copious introduction to the grounds of music. II. The rudiments of music. III. A collection of the most approved psalm tunes and anthems, published principally for the use of singing schools. Cincinnati: By the author, 1818.
JohnAl JTH 2 - Johnson, Alexander. Johnson’s Tennessee Harmony, containing, I. A copious introduction to the grounds of music. II. The rudiments of music. III. A collection of the most approved psalm tunes and anthems, published principally for the use of singing schools. Ed. 2, rev. and enl. Cincinnati: By the author, 1821.
LeavJ CL1 18 - Leavitt, Joshua. The Christian Lyre: a collection of hymns and tunes adapted for social worship, prayer meetings, and revivals of religion. The work complete, two volumes in one, with a supplement. Ed. 18. New York: by the Author, 1833.
LeonSFilmA CP revenl - Leonard, Silas W[hite] and A[ugustus] D[amon] Fillmore, The Christian Psalmist, a collection of tunes and hymns, original and selected, for the use of worshiping assemblies, singing and Sunday schools. Compiled from many authors. Rev. and enl. by S. W. Leonard. Louisville, Ky: S. W. Leonard; Stereotyped and Printed by Morton & Griswold, 1850.
LewiF BH 2 - Lewis, Freeman. The Beauties of Harmony: containing the rudiments of music on a new and improved plan, including, with the rules of singing, and explanation of the rules and principles of composition: together with an extensive collection of sacred music, consisting of plain tunes, fuges, anthems, &c. Original and selected. Ed. 2. Pittsburgh: Cramer, Spear and Eichbaum, and F. Lewis, 1816.
LewiF SZ - Lewis, Freeman. Songs of Zion, containing a choice collection of psalm and hymn tunes, of the various metres, used by Christians of every denomination. To which is prefixed, a concise introduction to the rules of music. Prepared for the use of schools. Pittsburgh: Eichbaum and Johnston, 1824.
MccuJ SH - McCurry, John G. The Social Harp, a collection of tunes, odes, anthems, and set pieces, selected from various authors: together with much new music never before published; suited to all metres, and well adapted to all denominations, singing-schools, and private societies. With a full exposition of the rudiments of music. And the art of musical composition so simplified that the most unlearned person can comprehend it with the utmost facility. Philadelphia: T.K. Collins, Jr., 1855.
MetcS KH 1 - Metcalf, Samuel Lytler. The Kentucky Harmonist, being a choice selection of sacred music, from the most eminent and approved authors in that Science, for the use of Christian Churches, of every denomination, singing schools, and private societies; together with an explanation of the rules and principles of compositions, and rules for learners. Cincinnati: Published for the author: Morgan, Lodge, and co., printers, 1818.
MoltD Ms - Molt, David (?). Manuscript copybook of sacred music. Columbia, Tn. (?), ca. 1820. University of Kentucky. Special Collections. King Library. Lexington.
MoorW CH - Moore, William. Columbian Harmony, or A Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems, in Three Parts; the first containing all the plain and easy tunes commonly used in time of divine service; the second, the more elegant pieces suitable for singing societies; and lastly the anthems; selected from the most eminent authors in America. Cincinnati: Morgan, Lodge, and Fisher, 1825.
MyerL MSM - Myers, Levi C. Manual of Sacred Music, or A Choice Collection of Tunes, Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, arranged fro three voices, adapted to Christian churches, singing schools, and private societies. Selected from the most approved authors. Together with an easy introduction to the ground work of music. Mountain Valley, VA: Joseph Funk & Sons, 1853.
OsboE SSMB - Osborn, E. The Sunday School Music Book. Philadelphia: by the author, 1826.
PalmJ WHC 2 - Palmer, James W. The Western Harmonic Companion; containing most of the tunes used in divine worship in the western country, selected from eminent composers. Ed. 2, enl. Louisville: J. W. Palmer, and Morton and Smith, 1833.
PattR PCM - Patterson, Robert. Patterson’s Church Music: containing the plain tunes used in divine worship by the churches of the western country. Cincinnati: Browne and Looker, for R. and J. Patterson, Pittsburgh, 1813.
ShawBSpilC CH - Shaw, Benjamin and Spilman, Charles H. Columbian Harmony, Or Pilgrim’s Musical Companion; being a choice selection of tunes, selected from the works of the most eminent authors, ancient and modern. To which is added a succinct and comprehensive view of the rudiments of music. Cincinnati: Lodge, L’Hommedieu and Hammond, 1829.
SM ChriI PH Ms - Christian, Isabella. Manuscript supplement to Andrew Adgate, The Philadelphia Harmony (Philadelphia, 1801). Augusta County, Va., ca. 1805. American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, MA.
SteffJ VH 1 - Steffey, John W. The Valley Harmonist, containing a collection of tunes from the most approved authors, adapted to a variety of metres. Also – a selection of set pieces and anthems. Winchester, Va: Robinson and Hollis, 1836.
WakeS SC - Wakefield, Samuel, Rev. The Sacred Choral: a choice collection of sacred music, derived from the highest sources of musical talent, both of Europe and America, and adapted to the use of worshipping assemblies in general; together with a concise introduction to the art of singing. Cincinnati: Swarmstedt and Poe, 1854.
WalkW CH 2 - Walker, William. The Christian Harmony: in the seven-syllable character note system of music; being the most successful, natural, and easy method of acquiring a knowledge of this art; saving to the learner an immense amount of time and labor, thus placing the science of music within the reach of every person; containing the choicest collection of hymn and psalm tunes, odes and anthems, selected from the best authors in Europe and America; together with a large number of new tunes, from eminent composers, never before published, Embracing a Great Variety of Metres suited to the various hymn and psalm book used by the different denominations of Christians; adapted to the use of singing schools, choirs, social and private singing societies: also a copious elucidation of the science of vocal music, and plain rules for beginners. Ed. 2. Philadelphia: Miller’s Bible and Publishing House, 1873.
WalkW SH nrev - Walker, William. The Southern Harmony, And Musical Companion: containing a choice collection of tunes, hymns, psalms, odes, and anthems: selected from the most eminent authors in the United States: together with nearly one hundred new tunes, which have never before been published; suited to most of the metres contained in Watts’s Hymns And Psalms, Mercer’s Cluster, Dossey’s Choice, Dover Selection, Methodist Hymn Book, and Baptist Harmony; and well adapted to Christian churches of every denomination, singing schools, and private societies: also, an easy introduction to the grounds of music, the rudiments of music, and plain rules for beginners. New ed., rev. and imp. Philadelphia: E.W. Miller, 1854.
WalkW SH sted1838 - Walker, William. The Southern Harmony, And Musical Companion: containing a choice collection of tunes, hymns, psalms, odes, and anthems: selected from the most eminent authors in the United States: together with nearly one hundred new tunes, which have never before been published; suited to most of the metres contained in Watts’s Hymns And Psalms, Mercer’s Cluster, Dossey’s Choice, Dover Selection, Methodist Hymn Book, and Baptist Harmony; and well adapted to Christian churches of every denomination, singing schools, And private societies: Also, an easy introduction to the grounds of music, the rudiments of music, and plain rules for beginners. Spartanburg, S.C.: for the Author, printed by T. K. and P. G. Collins, stereotyped by L. Johnson, Philadelphia, 1838.
WarrJ WM - Warren, James Sullivan, Jr. Warren’s Minstrel: containing a plain and concise Introduction to Sacred Music: Comprising The Necessary Rudiments, With A Choice Collection Of Tunes, Original And Selected, 1857. Ed. 2. Columbus, Ohio: J.H. Riley & Company, for the Author. Athens, Oh: Ohio University Press, 1984.
WatsL SC - Watson, Lindsey. The Singer's Choice: a collection of tunes, hymns and anthems, original and selected, designed for church and school purposes. Louisville: J. P. Morton and Co., 1854.
WyetF PSKM - Pennsylvänische Sammlung von Kirchen-Music, enthaltend eine gute Auswahl von Psalmen, und geistlichen Liedern, u.s.w., mit englishem und deutschem Texte. Zum gebrauche für Familien, Sing-Schulen und musikalischen Gesellschaften. Harrisburg, Pa: F. Wyeth, 1840.
WyetJ WRSM1 5 - Wyeth. John. Wyeth’s Repository Of Sacred Music. Selected from the most eminent and approved authors in that science. For the use of Christian churches, of every denomination, singing-schools & private societies. Together with a plain and concise introduction to the grounds of music, and rules for learners. Ed. 5. Harrisburgh, Pa: John Wyeth, 1818.
WyetJ WRSM1 sted - Wyeth. John. Wyeth’s Repository Of Sacred Music. Selected from the most eminent and approved authors in that science. For the use of Christian churches, of every denomination, singing-schools & private societies. Together with a plain and concise introduction to the grounds of music, and rules for learners. Ster. ed. Harrisburgh, Pa: John Wyeth, 1826.
Richard Hulan
Wade Kotter
Berkley Moore
With reference to the editors of "The Hymn Tune Index"(HTI) missing the relationship between SLOW TRAVELLER and LIBERTY HALL, it should be mentioned that there were at least 23 such missing relationships in the printed version of the HTI involving shape-note tunes and that 19 of them have addressed in the HTI online edition thanks to the reporting of Karen Willard and myself. There are, however, four more that we reported too late to appear in the current online edition.
For the record here they are:
9901 Edington and 11071 The Tribunal (thanks to Warren Steel)
14121 Rockbridge and 14403 Forest (both in "The Good Old Songs")
14590 Thirtieth and 15646 Golden Hill
14767 Dependence and 15647 Leperous Jew
Berkley
Berkley Moore
Joel Cohen, the Boston area choral conductor and erstwhile occasional shape-note singer, contends that SLOW TRAVELLER is a variant of THE COVENTRY CAROL, and further that SLOW TRAVELLER is an intermediate between THE COVENTRY CAROL itself and "Lullay, thou tiny little child", a purported "Appalachian traditional" song "discovered" by John Jacob Niles, that can be found on page 576 of Hugh Keyte and Andrew Parrott's "The New Oxford Book of Carols". In fact the supposed relationship among these three tunes is that which convinced Cohen that the "Appalachian traditional" tune was really a traditional song and not one composed by Niles himself.
I myself do not take a stand on the veracity of Cohen's contention, but do wish to report it to the "Discussions" mailing list for your consideration.
Berkley
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Subject: LIBERTY HALL tune family was western PA query
Not to throw a fly in the ointment, but the earliest form of the tune that appeared in a printed source was actually Jeremiah Ingalls' SLOW TRAVELLER. Temperley missed the Ingalls' variant. The tune family seems to have originated in the Connecticut River Valley with the settings by Ingalls, Chapin, and Adams with the slightly later variant in Wyeth. The earliest manuscript form of the tune that I've found is the treble part copied into the endpaper of an 1801 edition of The Philadelphia Harmony from Augusta County, Virginia. I thought a small PDF attachment of the versions that I've found of the tune would be of interest to the list (sorry for the small attachment). Below, I've included my siglia for the source codes in the attached index. It's organized by incipit and source date. I haven't had the opportunity to index every single instance of Wyeth or Lewis, so you should look at the HTI site for the missing pre-1820 sources not listed in my file. The same is true for the various editions of Walker's Southern Harmony and the third edition of Johnson's Tennessee Harmony.
Nikos Pappas
Niles' LULLE LULLAY - http://www.folkinfo.org/songs/displaysong.php?songid=291
COVENTRY CAROL - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Coventry_Carol.png#file
Let's take a look at the pre-1820 incipits for these tunes:
SLOW TRAVELLER (1805) -
111(d7)u12(3)4(3)2(1)d7 u21d7u125 54212(3)4(3)2(1)d7 u43d57u21
COMMUNION (1810) -
5u11(d7)u1343(1)d7 u3(4)54(3)12(3)4 2(1)54(3)1343(1)d7 u321(d7)57u1
LIBERTY HALL (ca. 1801) -
5u1d7u12(3)42(1)d7 u353(2)12(3)4 353(2)12(3)42(1)d7 u321(d76)57u1
SINCERITY (1820) -
111(d7)u1343(1)d7 u354(3)13(4)5 354(3)1343(1)d7 u311d57u1
Though the second phrase does differ between Ingalls' setting and the others, the first and third phrases are almost identical, especially in the latter half of the phrase. SLOW TRAVELLER also resembles the fourth phrase of the other three settings. Because of these similarities, I believe that they are related.
Now let's look at the COVENTRY CAROL and LULLE LULLAY
COVENTRY CAROL
11d7u1321d7 u123421 5432321d7 u1d7u1423
LULLE LULLAY
33(1)35(4)54(3)4d7(u1) 23(4)56(5)47 7u1(d7)u1d5(4)34(5)2d7(u1) 23(1)34(3)d7u1
Comparing these tunes with the earlier sources, I don't see that much of a connection here. The LIBERTY HALL/COMMUNION/SINCERITY variants all use the same form: both an ABA'C or an ABB'C as seen with the first half of the third phrase basically replicating the melodic material of the first half of the second phrase, and the second half of the third phrase replicating the second half of the first phrase. SLOW TRAVELLER deviates a bit from this form because of the way Ingalls set the second phrase, though it does provide an overall ascending shape as in the other variants.
COVENTRY CAROL differs from the pre-1820 variants in several distinct ways. Its form is not the ABA'C/ABB'C form. Rather, it's in an ABA'B' form. Significantly, the final phrase echoes the second, but concludes with the Piccardy third. Also, the second phrase does not ascend as in the pre-1820 sources. LULLE LULLAY does not include any phrasal repetition like the other tunes. What remains similar is the emphasis on the seventh scale degree at the ends of the first and third phrases. Otherwise, it really shows no similarities between them. Niles said he recorded this from an old lady. She also happened to be a shape-note singer. She could just as easily have set her own words to a pre-existing sacred tune, thus nullifying the "traditional" aspect of her performance. This tune could have been her own modified variant of one of the book tunes and not a traditional melody that accompanied this text.
Niles's attributions and sources are often confusing (sometimes deliberately I would argue). Then there is also the problem of taking a recording from 1934 and applying it backwards to an 1805 source, to prove a connection. Without a known name, source documentation, and other necessary information, this application seems impossible to state with authority. Maybe I'm missing something here.
The Niles tune resembles more a S.M. tune by John Cole called CHESTER. Though the meter is different, the melodic contour seems closer.
CHESTER - A minor
5u1(2)32(1)d7u1 23(4)56(5)45 55544332 23(2)14(3)21
CHESTER did make into at least one shape-note book, Freeman Lewis' Songs of Zion from 1824. FWIW.
Nikos Pappas, Lxgtn