Suggestions for using the Digital Hymnal

  • If you are a song leader, you can find out how a specific hymn sounds like when you are preparing your music service.
  • You can learn the tune of the hymns in case you can't read music.
  • Not sure if your congregation is familiar with hymns you want to use?  After you choose hymns for a service, put links to them on your church Web site.  This lets church members learn the hymns ahead of time.
  • Does your church have a hard time singing certain hymns?  Put links to them on your Web site so church members can learn them better.
  • Choir members can learn their own voices of the hymns using the Digital Hymnal's four voice arrangements.
  • Is the hymn too high or too low?  No problem, you can transpose a digital hymn to whatever key you want!
  • Teach your kids the classic hymns that some modern hymnals no longer carry.
  • Need background music for a church Web site?  Download one of the public domain MIDI files!
  • Know someone who's housebound and can't get to church?  The Digital Hymnal can supplement home worship or Bible study.
  • Know someone who's hard of hearing and has difficulty picking up hymn tunes in church?  Have him sit down with the Digital Hymnal and turn up the speaker volume!
  • Know missionaries who need hymnals?  If they have an Internet connection, tell them about this site.
  • Know someone who home schools their children?  The Digital Hymnal can help kids learn music along with their ABC's!
  • Know military personnel overseas who may not have easy access to a chapel?  If they have an Internet connection, tell them about this site!
  • Can't sleep at night?  Here's a chance to learn some new music, enjoy old, familiar tunes, and be in communion with God.