Shape notes

Growing up, my church heritage used hymnals where each arrangement used shape notes. Shape notes helped me learn to recognize and follow music before I ever learned FACE and Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge.

I like shape notes. Most churches now project the words without notes on large screens. I'm not in opposition, but I do wonder what kind of impact it will have on harmonies in the next 15 years as fewer children are exposed to musical arrangements in worship today.