LDS Hymns for Organ

I am starting a project to convert all LDS Hymns (from the English Hymnbook and the new Hymns for Home and Church) from their standard, two-staff piano accompaniment to the three-staff organ notation. These organ-first versions offer the following benefits:

• Isolated melody: The melody has been isolated to the right hand. You can play the melody with solo registration on a separate manual, or even play it an octave higher or lower.
• Full hymnbook harmony: The alto and tenor parts are combined on the left hand, simplifying fingering.
• Separate pedal line for full organ sound.

I am not a great organist. I can separate the bass line to the pedals, but I can't play the melody on its own without this conversion. Many Church organists that started on the piano, like me, have the same problem. By isolating the melody, you can get a richer sound and meaningfully improve the worship experience. Listen to this example to hear the possibilities.

As I start this project, I have a few hymns that I have converted. Feel free to use them, and provide feedback via messaging through Facebook. I hope to add more as time allows. If there is enough interest, I may open submissions from others to complete the project faster. Again, reach out if you'd like to help.

Sample Hymns

Hymns are provided in both PDF and MuseScore 4 format. MuseScore is an open-source, no-cost sheet notation software, allowing you to mark and modify the sheet music as desired.