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Southern gospel music is an offshoot of gospel music that is composed to express the same beliefs expressed in Christian music but is distinct in that it has been performed through the years by a quartet. This kind of music has, like other forms of Christian music, been created to give Christians an alternative to mainstream Christian music.

The creation and the performance of these gospel songs also differ according to the culture and social context. It is also performed for many purposes, ranging from aesthetic pleasure and religious purposes. Gospel songs, however, are primarily performed in churches for religious and worship purposes. Contemporary gospel songs have, however, become a product for the marketplace, although this subgenre has not been as secularized as other forms of Christian music have. This style of music is often called quartet music because of its all male, tenor-lead-baritone-bass composition. Unlike contemporary Christian music, southern gospel music is known for being overt in its Christian message.

History

Its music has origins in 1910, with the formation of the first professional quartet for the purpose of selling songbooks for the James D. Vaughan Music Publishing Company. The early quartets performed a cappella while other groups performed with the banjo or the piano.

Other publishing companies spread music with the help of traveling missionaries, and schools. The religious nature of Southern religious music was still dominant in the songs sung by these traveling groups that also widened their repertoire with country gospel, bluegrass and convention music apart from singing traditional gospel songs.

Southern gospel drew most of its energy as it was just starting out from the Holiness movement churches of the South. Groups of Southern gospel singers became popular in the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s with their recordings. These singers include Smith's Sacred Singers, The Speer Family, The Blackwood Family and the Stamps Quartet. There were also quartets that gathered wide popularity through their associations with famous evangelists.

Contemporary Southern Gospel

It has retained its quartet singing style but it has also opened itself up to the kind of singing with solos and duets. It has also retained its country charm, despite the fact that there are numerous radio stations offering 24-hour gospel songs. There are 285 stations in the US that are categorized to focus solely on the gospel music genre of the South and these radio stations also have a nationwide audience. With the advent of the internet, radio stations placed their content online and were able to reach a bigger and more global audience.

Progressive Southern Gospel

This is a new kind of gospel music that arose from the old Southern gospel music. It is characterized by a blend of traditional gospel songs, bluegrass, pop music and contemporary Christian music. This kind of music differs from the classical style of Southern gospel with the edgier quality of its voice, lyrics and melodies. However, they are still patterned after the old Southern gospel style of singing with their evangelical messages and the testimonial aspect of the music.

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Tenor Banjo Christmas Songbook $7.95 "Arranged by Lee. For Banjo (Tenor). SongBook. Christmas. Beginning. Book. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc"

Fun with the Tenor Banjo $5.99 "By Mel Bay. For Banjo (Tenor). Methods. Fun With. Folk. Beginning. Book. 40 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc"

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Complete Tenor Banjo Method $16.99 "By Mel Bay. For Banjo (Tenor). Methods. Complete. All Styles. Multiple Levels. Book. 104 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc"

Tenor Banjo Chords $5.99 "By Mel Bay. For Banjo (Tenor). Chord Book. All Styles. Multiple Levels. Book. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc"

Tenor Banjo Chord Encyclopedia $12.95 "By Mel Bay. For Banjo (Tenor). Chord Book. Encyclopedia. All Styles. Multiple Levels. Book. 64 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc"

Harry Reser Tenor Banjo Legend $24.95 "(26 Virtuoso Solos for Tenor Banjo). By Bill Triggs and Harry Reser. For Banjo (Tenor). Solos. Early Music/Jazz & Dixie. Intermediate-Advanced. Book. 136 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc"

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Homespun Learning Tenor Banjo (DVD) $29.95 Four-string banjo players tend to be fiercely devoted to one type of banjo or the other, so a separate video was produced for each instrument. The tenor banjo has a shorter neck and higher, sharper sound than the plectrum, good for being heard in a band situation. This banjo lesson on DVD includes theory, basic chord formations, picking and strumming exercises, plus other invaluable knowledge necessary for playing virtually any tune on the banjo. 60-Min. Video, includes chords music, Level 1

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Homespun Learning Tenor Banjo (Dvd) $29.95 Four-string banjo players tend to be fiercely devoted to one type of banjo or the other, so a separate video was produced for each instrument. The tenor banjo has a shorter neck and higher, sharper sound than the plectrum, good for being heard in a band situation. This banjo lesson on DVD includes theory, basic chord formations, picking and strumming exercises, plus other invaluable knowledge necessary for playing virtually any tune on the banjo. 60-Min. Video, includes chords music, Level 1Size: 7.50" x 5.30"Author: "Buddy Wachter"ISBN: 1597730785

Rover RB-45T Resonator Tenor Banjo $425.99 For those lovers of the 4-string tenor banjo, the choices in today's banjo market are few. If you don't care to spend the thousands of dollars necessary to purchase a collectible, vintage instrument, why not get the same musical utility in a brand-new, affordably priced Rover RB-45T! The RB-45T is faithfully patterned after the finest vintage instruments--right down to its classic "fiddle-shaped" peghead! The resonator and slim, carefully proportioned neck are period correct, and the lightweight aluminum rim with built-in tonering is a Rover exclusive--found on no other banjo at this attractive price point. With its polished mahogany and bright nickel-plated metal parts, it's a banjo you'll be proud to own and play!

Absolute Beginners Irish Tenor Banjo DVD $32.95 By Gerry O'Connor. For Banjo (Tenor). Methods. Walton. Celtic/Irish. Beginning. DVD. Duration 75 minutes. Published by Walton's Manufacturing Ltd