rookie Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I teach religion/world view but do not practice religion. However, my dc love to delve in! Now they want to learn church hymns during our "Learning Together Time" each day. I do not know any church hymns. I can't even sing. DD suggested I buy a hymn book but I cannot read music so I would not know how to go about it. Is there something - idiot proof - that I could use for us to sing/learn hymns? Who knows, they may make a church-goer out of me yet! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Kirkwood Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 cd's from the library? downloads from itunes? gospel and christian channels on XM radio? go on a field trip to a church on Sunday just for the music? do you have a friend who plays piano and can play the sheet music while your dc sing? or know anyone who sings in a church choir that could come over and sing with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 There are threads about teaching hymns to children. (and cds programs with written guidance... plus the cd) When you read about Charlotte Mason's Memory System, there are actually great tips on teaching hymns. Since I love hymns, I tend to think that you may be creating young Music/Theology Scholars... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda TX Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 We have used two books in this series: http://www.amazon.com/Hymns-Kids-Heart-Vol-1/dp/1581345054/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279898677&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 There's Cyber Hymnal It's kind of overwhelming, but each hymn has a MIDI file with the music so that would help with singing. You might want to get a hymnal anyway just to narrow down the choices. There are a LOT of hymns on that site! We've also used the Hymns for a Kid's Heart series listed above & my children have loved them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cindie2dds Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I teach religion/world view but do not practice religion. However, my dc love to delve in! Now they want to learn church hymns during our "Learning Together Time" each day. I do not know any church hymns. I can't even sing. DD suggested I buy a hymn book but I cannot read music so I would not know how to go about it. Is there something - idiot proof - that I could use for us to sing/learn hymns? Who knows, they may make a church-goer out of me yet! :tongue_smilie: That's probably how my mom felt when I told her I was a Catholic at 11. :lol: This is a really lovely CD, but the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSing...AndLovin'It Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?Ntt=mr+pipes&N=0&Ntk=keywords&action=Search&Ne=0&event=ESRCN&nav_search=1&cms=1 These books are adventurous stories that tell about various hymn writers. I think they have the words for the hymns but not the music. They are written from reformed theological pov. You can hear the tunes here http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/h/chridost.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen+4dc Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I teach religion/world view but do not practice religion. However, my dc love to delve in! Now they want to learn church hymns during our "Learning Together Time" each day. I do not know any church hymns. I can't even sing. DD suggested I buy a hymn book but I cannot read music so I would not know how to go about it. Is there something - idiot proof - that I could use for us to sing/learn hymns? Who knows, they may make a church-goer out of me yet! :tongue_smilie: My church has a fantastic FREE music website where you can search by name of hymn (or author or subject, etc) and it will play the song for you. Here's A Mighty Fortresss Is Our God as an example. In the top left you can choose if you want music-parts only or just music (accompaniment) or music & words (accompaniment & singing). You can also get just a specific part (soprano, alto. etc.) played for you. There are even tons of songs available in Spanish. Caveat, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and this site has lots of LDS specific hymns. However, it has even more standard Christian hymns (Onward Christian Soldiers, How Great Thou Art, etc.). This may or may not be what you need, but it's free!:D HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unity Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I don't know how "anti" your "a" is in areligious but if your children are drawn to church/God would you feel comfortable helping them in their own spiritual journey? Most churches are very welcoming to newcomers and would be ok with your coming even if you are not "sold" on the whole God thing. If it would make you feel extremely uncomfortable, maybe they could go with a friend? Going to church seems like a great way to learn hymns to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I don't know how old your dc are, but my dc love the Mr. Pipes book series by Douglas Bond. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 I don't know how "anti" your "a" is in areligious but if your children are drawn to church/God would you feel comfortable helping them in their own spiritual journey? Most churches are very welcoming to newcomers and would be ok with your coming even if you are not "sold" on the whole God thing. If it would make you feel extremely uncomfortable, maybe they could go with a friend? Going to church seems like a great way to learn hymns to me! Oh, I am not anti at all. Just "a." All of the curches in our area are contemporary and do not sing hymns! I have tried that route. I cannot do "worship" music. Sorry, I am anti-contemporary-church-songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Ambleside Online has a hymn rotation that they recommend: http://www.amblesideonline.org/Hymns.shtml There is a schedule and lots of links. You should be able to find everything you need here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I was also going to suggest Cyberhymnal. My church is getting rid of the old hymn books; I'd be glad to grab a few and send them to you. How many kids do you have? LOL They're just your basic, garden variety, non-denom hymns. Let me know and I'll get some Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unity Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Oh, I am not anti at all. Just "a." All of the churches in our area are contemporary and do not sing hymns! I have tried that route. I cannot do "worship" music. Sorry, I am anti-contemporary-church-songs. Oh! I never thought of that. I am Eastern Orthodox so our music is decidedly un-contemporary. :D It sounds like you have looked into the churches in your area...but, wow! Your area is sure different from mine. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 That's probably how my mom felt when I told her I was a Catholic at 11. :lol: LOL - when I was 10 I *begged* my parents to let me convert to Catholicism because all my friends had to go to catechism after school and I had no one to play with. I secretly went one day and thought the nuns were delightful. Nothing like the horror stories I've heard since. This is a really lovely CD, but the way. You can listen to it for free on grooveshark. Just search for "Passion: Hymns Ancient & Modern" (Listening to it right now. Cindie - you're right. It's really good!). Love, love, love grooveshark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I teach religion/world view but do not practice religion. However, my dc love to delve in! Now they want to learn church hymns during our "Learning Together Time" each day. I do not know any church hymns. I can't even sing. DD suggested I buy a hymn book but I cannot read music so I would not know how to go about it. Is there something - idiot proof - that I could use for us to sing/learn hymns? Who knows, they may make a church-goer out of me yet! :tongue_smilie: I am so right there with you. I detest Church based on some of my previous experiences, but my soon to be 7 DS asked me the other day if we could "sign up for church". I asked him what he meant and he thought it was an extracurricular like soccer that you sign up and do for a while. I found an excellent VBS and the kids loved it, so I guess I am going to look for a home church soon. I refused to sign a faith statement to join a co-op....so this is going to be an adjustment. We live in an area where the choices are basically fundamentalist or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Why not use Lingua Angelica from Memoria Press? That way if you are (or will be) including any Latin study in your curriculum, your children learn some beautiful, traditional old church hymns sung in Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 (edited) There's Cyber Hymnal It's kind of overwhelming, but each hymn has a MIDI file with the music so that would help with singing. You might want to get a hymnal anyway just to narrow down the choices. There are a LOT of hymns on that site! :iagree: I taught myself many of the old hymns listening to those crazy midis. :001_smile: ETA: my current favorite CD is Selah Hymns, for what it's worth. Some of the hymns are in African languages, too. It's pretty cool. :) Edited July 23, 2010 by Susan in KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Who knows, they may make a church-goer out of me yet! :tongue_smilie: Hmmm...possibly someone up there has a plan for your life, and this is how it's going to get jump-started. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sands1978 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 If you are looking for a church singing more traditional kind of hyms maybe you can join one of the more conservative groups such as an acapella church-of-Christ, a Christian Church or Disciples of Christ. Some Baptist conservative amongst many... Good luck and blessing for your entire family... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Maybe try a UU church? They won't care what you believe (or don't believe), nor will they push anything down your throat, but you'll still get hymns (although they may not mention God overly much, depending on the one you land in). :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 This thread makes me smile. :) How lovely that your dc enjoy singing about Jesus. (HE really is addicting, imho). They don't need to know anything formal about Him or come with a body of knowledge to appreciate the beautiful melodies of hymns. There is something so comforting about praising God in whatever shape or form you take. For some it is reading, some praying, some singing, some enjoying nature, some enjoying art, some serving others, some spending time with a loved one. Or all of the above. There are no 'rules' for enjoying God. (Thankfully!) My girls love hymns. I downloaded some free hymns from the Mars Hill channel on iTunes. Here is our list for the year. It's very natural for us to have hymns on during the day. Latina Angelica is beautiful also. HYMNODY: (daily listening on iPod) ‘Tis So Sweet The Apostle’s Creed/We Believe He Leadeth Me Come Thou Fount All Creatures Of Our God And King How Great Thou Art Amazing Grace Be Thou My Vision There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood Fairest Lord Jesus A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Blessed Assurance The Old Rugged Cross It Is Well With My Soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 My church has a fantastic FREE music website where you can search by name of hymn (or author or subject, etc) and it will play the song for you. Here's A Mighty Fortresss Is Our God as an example. In the top left you can choose if you want music-parts only or just music (accompaniment) or music & words (accompaniment & singing). You can also get just a specific part (soprano, alto. etc.) played for you. There are even tons of songs available in Spanish. Caveat, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and this site has lots of LDS specific hymns. However, it has even more standard Christian hymns (Onward Christian Soldiers, How Great Thou Art, etc.). This may or may not be what you need, but it's free!:D HTH That's what I thought of too. Especially since it lets you play just the melody while you're learning and then add in the rest of the accompaniment after you know which notes to sing, and you could also teach the kids the alto part and have them sing harmony. Also, in some modes you can transpose it to a different key so you don't have to hit all the high notes (I'm seriously alto...lol) Plus, it lets you print out sheet music so everyone can have a copy of the words. And the site also includes the children's songbook, which is nice too. And if you look at the front page there's a section of "Learning Materials" where it shows how to lead music and teaches about reading music symbols. That could come in handy for teaching music to kids as part of school too. But as you say, it's an LDS web site and although much of the music (though not all) would be quite appropriate for any Christian, some people might not feel comfortable using it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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