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Best music hymns books, ranked

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Best music hymns books, ranked

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  1. Best overall

    The Hymnal 1982 (Standard Edition)

    4.8/5 $30-$45

    Comprehensive collection of traditional Protestant hymns with piano accompaniment

    • Extensive repertoire
    • Clear layout
    • Durable binding
    • Limited modern songs
    View on Amazon manufacturer site
  2. Best for Catholic worship

    The Catholic Book of Psalms and Hymns

    4.5/5 $25-$35

    Includes classic Catholic hymns and psalms with organ parts

    • Catholic focus
    • Organ arrangements
    • Lacks contemporary styles
    View on Amazon manufacturer site
  3. Best for shape-note singing

    The Sacred Harp: A Classic Shape-Note Hymnal

    4.6/5 $20-$30

    Historic American folk hymns in shape-note notation

    • Historical significance
    • Rich harmonies
    • Complex notation
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  4. Hymns for Choir and Congregation
    Best for choir directors

    Hymns for Choir and Congregation

    4.4/5 $5.50 Only 1 left

    Arrangements for SATB choir with congregation-friendly versions

    • Choir arrangements
    • Easy congregational parts
    • Limited piano reduction
    View on Amazon
  5. Best budget pick

    The Joyful Noise: 100 Hymns for Worship

    4.3/5 $15-$25

    A compact collection of popular hymns with guitar chords

    • Compact size
    • Guitar chords
    • Simplified arrangements
    View on Amazon
  6. Hymnals of the Reformation
    Best for historical study Reformation Publishers

    Hymnals of the Reformation

    4.2/5 $32.99 Only 3 left

    Features original hymn texts and tunes from the Reformation era

    • Historical texts
    • Original melodies
    • No modern transposition
    View on Amazon

Buying tips

When choosing a hymn book consider the worship tradition, musical skill level, and whether you need organ, piano, or guitar arrangements. Modern collections offer chord symbols for contemporary worship, while historic hymnals provide authentic melodies for traditional services. Balance price with the breadth of repertoire and quality of printing.

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