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Note:
You'll notice right away that a good many of these sites feature guitar and bass tabs. Christian music in particular
tends to be much more stacked in favor of guitarists as opposed to pianists. However, a skilled pianist can improvise
from guitar tabs with practice.
Christian Classics Ethereal
Hymnary
Instrumentation for: Piano, Choral
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Huge (1000+)
This collection of classic hymns (all public domain) includes over 1000 songs in traditional four part
harmony. Each selection includes a Noteworthy Composer score, MIDI file, and PDF file. Listings are categorized
by song title, composer, source (hymnal), meter, and musical incipit (first few notes). Once
you get the hang of the site navigation, you
can find the song you want fairly quickly. Very high quality PDF scores.
Updated 06/21/2005.
Christian
Music Web
Instrumentation for: Guitar (Tablature)
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Very Large (500+)
Christian Music Web contains a large guitar tab archive, containing just over 500 songs as of this writing. The
archive includes songs from today's most popular Christian artists (pop and alternative), worship leaders, and
even Veggie Tales. The directory is browseable by artist, or by song title. Added 03/04/2002.
Darrell Crowther - Choral
Arrangements
Instrumentation for: Piano, Organ, Voice
Categories: Christian, Christmas, Choral
Catalog Size: Small (10-25)
Darrell's choral arrangements for church include a SSAA rendition of Beautiful
Savior, as well as the popular Christmas selections Joy To The World and Oh Come Let Us Adore Him. Check
out the barbershop quartet version of Home on the Range. All sheet music in PDF format. Updated 10/29/2001.
(recommedations
continue below)
Douglas
Campbell Music
Instrumentation for: Piano (Lead Sheets) and Guitar
(Lead Sheets)
Categories: Original, Christian
Catalog Size: Small (10-25)
Worship leader DB Campbell has provided MIDI, lyric, and sheet music downloads for nearly two dozen of his original
songs. The sheet music, provided in PDF format, includes the melody, lyrics, and chords to each song. Titles include
Forgive Us Oh Lord, Holy Father, I Want to Know
Him and other selections from DB's CDs, which are
also available from the site. Updated 05/22/2003.
Electronic Hymnal
Instrumentation for: Piano, Voice
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Medium (25-50)
At eHymnal.com you'll find sheet music for about three-dozen hymns, notated in four-part harmony. These files are
free, and downloadable in *.gif format. A $12 membership fee grants you access to 175 additional 'interactive'
hymns (requires Noteworthy software). Added 02/18/2002.
Faithsing
Christian Music Instrumentation for: Guitar
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Small (10-25)
At Faithsing Christian
Music you'll find a dozen
original Christian worship
songs for guitar and voice.
Sheet music (PDF Format)
and MP3 downloads of each
on the songs is available.
Added 12/26/2007.
Family
Worship Resources Instrumentation for: Piano
and Guitar Categories: Christian Worship
Catalog Size: Medium (50-100)
Family Worship Resources is a UK based, non-profit organization providing songs
and other resources to help all ages in the church worship together. At the
web site you'll find several dozen original
worship songs, all in PDF format with MP3 audio
so you can hear the songs as well.
A really nice web site. Added 06/22/2005.
Finale
Showcase
Instrumentation for: Piano, Solo Instruments, Strings,
Brass, Band, More...
Categories: All
Catalog Size: Huge (1000+)
The popular
Finale showcase site allows Finale software users to upload their songs, arrangements, and compositions for shared viewing, playing and transposing. The result is this huge directory
filled with mostly easy sheet music arrangements for nearly all instruments in nearly every category. Classical
music includes everything from Baroque, to Renaissance, Medieval and 20th century tunes. You'll find contemporary
Christian music, gospel, children's music, country and rock music, rap music, show tunes, broadway, as well as
soundtracks and holiday music. Instrumentation includes not only solo instruments, but arrangements for brass band,
chamber, choir, handbells, and even percussion. Browse by category or instrumentation. You'll need Finale installed
(which is free for download) to view and print the scores.Updated 02/02/2005.
Free
Worship Music . com Instrumentation for: Guitar Tablature,
Lead Sheets Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Medium (50-100)
A nice collecton of
original worship music by several different
worship leaders. Stream or download the songs,
and then download the lead sheets/chord charts
you like. Power Point presentations with the
lyrics are also provided for church use. Added
08/07/2006.
Gotta
Sing! Instrumentation for: Vocal,
Handbells, Piano, Organ Categories: Christian,
Christmas Catalog Size: Small
(25-50)
A nice selection of sheet music vocal arrangements for church use, including
some hymns and Christmas
tunes. Sheet music available
in PDF and finale format.
MIDI files available as
well. Added 12/10/2007.
Hamblen and Hamblen:
New Songs for Praise and Worship
Instrumentation for: Piano and Voice
Categories: Christian Praise and Worship, Original
Catalog Size: Medium (50-100)
Songwriters Larry and Jerry Hamblen offer a large selection of original praise and worship sheet music available
for download. Most selections include a MIDI sound sample, a lyric sheet, and high quality sheet music available
for download in *.gif format. Reviewed 09/18/2000
Harmonica Country
Instrumentation for: Harmonica
Categories: Hymns, Folk
Catalog Size: Medium (50-100)
Harmonica Country offers ten free lessons in harmonica playing. Each lesson includes free sheet music for two songs
that you can play as you learn - twenty songs altogether. However, a link
from the home page takes to you a larger list of music provided for the chromatic harmonica. Songs here include
a large selection of both hymns and folk songs. Added 05/20/2003.
HighestPraise.com
Instrumentation for: Piano & Guitar lead sheets
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Small (25-50)
This praise and worship resource from Christian pianist Fred McKinnon features over three dozen original worship
songs for piano and guitar. The 'sheet music' provided for download are lead sheets which include the melody, chords,
and an overhead master. MP3 and MIDI files are provided for sampling the songs, and CD purchase options are available
as well. Added 12/31/2001.
Jazz for Worship
Instrumentation for: Piano
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Medium (50-100)
Here you'll find 70+ original songs that express Christian faith and belief. Songs are in a variety of musical
styles, including Jazz, Bossa, Pop, Classical and more. Downloadable scores are available for each song in PDF
format, and if you wish, you can also download ALL the songs in three
separate books. A four part harmony score version
is available, as well as overhead projector slides. MP3 and MIDI files are also available so you can hear how the
lyrics fit together with the music. Updated 06/22/2005.
Josh's Christian
Guitar Page
Instrumentation for: Guitar (Tablature)
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Large (100-500)
While most guitar tab pages are simply collections of third party tablature interpretations, this page, run by
a student attending Texas Tech University, features Josh's own tablature interpretations of many of today's favorite
praise songs, worship songs and hymns. Sorted alphabetically. Updated 03/18/2002
Kerby Music
Instrumentation for: Piano
Categories: Original, Christian, New Age Piano
Catalog Size: Small (10-25)
Pianist Lindy Kerby freely gives access to sheet music for almost two dozen of her original compositions and arrangements.
These include Creation, Blessings from Heaven, Just Like the Sun,
Simple Pleasures and others. All song are in high quality PDF
format, and MP3 files are available so you can hear how the songs should be played. Added 01/03/2003.
Magnolia
Arts Sheet Music
Instrumentation for: Classical Guitar
Categories: Original, Christian, Classical
Catalog Size: Small (10-25)
These classical guitar arrangements by Tim Brace are presented using the 'shareware' concept... you can download
any selection you like (they are all available in *.pdf format) but if you decided to keep the sheet music, the
composer asks that in return you send $3. Tim's very attractive arrangements include not only original material,
but a couple of classical arrangements and several sacred pieces including the favorites Be Thou My Vision, Fairest Lord Jesus, and Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.
Reviewed 08/21/2000
Music to the World
Instrumentation for: Piano, Bass, Cello, Clarinet,
Violin, Strings, Brass, Choir, More...
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Medium (25-50)
Music to the World is, to quote, "a ministry
of service and hope providing samples, fully orchestrated musical scores, vocal (choir) arrangements and overhead
transparency masters at no cost via the Internet." They provide original praise and worship music for churches
with worship leaders in mind. All songs come with the following: RealAudio song samples, MP3's with and without
vocals, *.pdf scores for various instruments and choir, and overhead master projectors. In terms of providing worship
leaders with what they need to evaluate new songs, MTTW does it right. Updated 08/26/2002.
MySheetMusic.com
Instrumentation for: Piano, Violin, Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet,
Clarinet, More
Categories: Classical, Hymns, Children's, Christmas, Folk
Catalog Size: Medium (100
free)
MySheetMusic.com has one of the highest quality, most complete catalogs of sheet music for piano and other
instruments that we've reviewed. They
offer only 100 sheet music
samples for free, but if
you're willing to become
a "Platinum Member"
for $29.95, you can gain
access to print all 1300+
files they offer. You'll find dozens of titles,
sorted by category as well as alphabetically. While a majority of the pieces are classical, there is a considerable
selection of music from other categories including Ragtime, Hymns, Children, Folk, and Christmas. All selections are available
in the popular Scorch format. Note, free downloadable manuscript paper is also available.
Updated 12/20/2007.
New Hope Music
Instrumentation for: Guitar, Piano, Choir
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Large (100-500)
New Hope Music features a large selection of original praise and worship music based on scripture from the Bible.
All the songs come with chords and MIDI, and many have PDF arrangements for easy piano as well. Other selections
include MP3 or RealAudio recordings. Browse by title or category. All songs are free to use and share with others.
Added 11/23/2002.
Praise Charts
Instrumentation for: Guitar, Vocals, Flute, Brass, Wind, Strings
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Medium (50-100)
Praise charts features a variety of very popular sheet music titles from Integrity, Hillsongs, Vineyard and Worship Together - a treat for any worship leader. You need to be a bit persistant to find the
free sheet music, as the free selections are mixed with the pay catalog selections (select 'catalog' to view a
list of all sheet music). However, even the paid sheet music selection include free PDF previews of each song,
giving you a surprizing amount of downloadable sheet music to select from. Updated 07/01/2002.
Refugee's
Music
Instrumentation for: Guitar
(Tab & Lead Sheets) Categories: Christian
Praise & Worship Catalog Size: Medium (50-100)
Refugee's
music offers a nice collection of original praise
& worship songs grouped by topic (finding
hope, praise, scripture-based, prayer, revival).
You can listen to the songs (mp3 and MIDI),
then download the lyrics, chords, and a lead
sheet. Refugee's is simple to navigate, and
is a great place to find new music for either
personal worship or to share with your congregation.
Added 08/06/2003.
Rycun Music Company
Instrumentation for: Jazz Ensemble, Piano, Clarinet, Flute, Sax,
More...
Categories: Original, Christmas, Christian.
Catalog Size: Medium (25-100)
Jazz composer Ryan Cullen offers visitors his many original scores for jazz ensemble (as well as some solo jazz
piano) for download, including arrangements of The Lord's Prayer, Amazing Grace, and a few popular Christmas tunes. MIDI files are available for each selection
for listening, and level of difficulty for each selection is noted. In addition to these arrangements, Rycun offers
over 30 jazz lead sheets from his 'Online Fakebook'. Added 03/24/2002.
Sally DeFord Sheet Music
Instrumentation for: Piano, Choral
Categories: Christian, Christmas, Original
Catalog Size: Large (100-500)
Sally's web site features her many choral, duet,
solo and instrumental sheet music collections and arrangements primarily for the LDS church. You'll find cantatas,
childrens sheet music, Christmas sheet music, as well as a topical and alphabetical index. These collections are
free for download, and may be used for any non-profit event. All sheet music is available in *.pdf format, and
may also be ordered on CD-ROM. Updated 06/24/2003.
SDG
Music Ministry Instrumentation for: Piano
and Voice
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Small (10-25)
Dan Meredith, of SDG
Music Ministry, offers free sheet music (PDF
format) and MP3 downloads of his original
worship music. About twenty tunes in sheet music
are available as of this writing. Reviewed
10/23/2006.
Share
Christian Music Resource
Instrumentation for: Piano, Guitar
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Very Small (Less than 10)
This UK site contains downloadable sheet music for original, contemporary songs written by the 'Share songteam'.
These songs are definitely not your typical 'worship' music. The lyrics are very youth-oriented, and seem to be
targeted to the 'skateboard generation.' Some come across (unintentionally?) as parody. Whatever the intent, downloadable
sheet music for piano and guitar are provided in *.gif format. Added 09/23/2002.
SibeliusMusic.com
Instrumentation for: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Strings, Winds, Big
Band, Etc.
Categories: Classical, Historical, Christian, Christmas, Original
Catalog Size: Huge
SibeliusMusic.com is the sheet music home of Scorch software
by Sibelius. The advantages of the site, when you have the free software plug-in, are many. For example, you can
transpose any song instantly, change instrumentation, and actually listen to the song while you view the music
with the click of the button. At the Sibelius site you'll find thousands of sheet music selections. Most of these
are for sale (they provide the first page free), within each category (which
includes Classical, Jazz, Pop/Rock, Eductional
and Worship) you'll find plenty of free sheet music titles
to download. Unfortunately, Sibelius does not currently have a 'free' sheet music category to browse, meaning the
only way to find the free sheet music is to browse through the 'pay' sheet music. Sibelius does provide a search
tool, however, so if you're looking for a particular piece, it's quite easy to find it. Nice site, nice design.
Recommended for a visit. Updated 06/11/2004.
Songs of Praise: Original Worship Sheet
Music
Instrumentation for: Piano, Guitar Tablature and Lead Sheets
Categories: Christian, Christmas
Catalog Size: Large (100-500)
Here you'll find a fantastic collection of original songs for worship and praise in your church by numerous artists.
This well organized site features nearly two hundred songs, most with free downloadable sheet music you can print
right from your web browser. Each song also has a midi file, and many of the songs also have RealAudio and MP3
files to listen to. There's also a very nice selection of sheet music arrangements for original Christmas music.
Many songs even include translations, for French, Dutch, Italian, Chinese and many others. Check out the 'Jukebox'
which allows you to listen to the songs featured here. Updated 04/22/2002.
Songs
of Praise, Worship and Encouragement Instrumentation for: Piano & Voice
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Medium (50-100)
If you like music with that 'old southern gospel' flair you might enjoy these praise and worship choruses written
by Harry Reinders. Harry has made about four dozen of his original choruses available for viewing, listening and
downloading from his web site. Click
on the "Music Ministry" button and
fill out the short form to view the music. Sheet
music is in PDF and *.gif format. MIDI and MP3
files of the songs are available. Updated 01/19/2006.
Split Infinity
Music: Public Domain Worship and Praise
Instrumentation for: Guitar (Tablature)
Categories: Christian, Christmas
Catalog Size: Large (100-500)
Split Infinity Music offers a wide selection of public domain Christian guitar tablature including Hymns, choruses,
and Christmas music. They also have one very unique feature... the ability to instantly transpose your selection
to any other key. So, if you decided you would rather play A Mighty
Fortress Is Our God in the key of E rather than the default key
of D, you can do that with a single click. Very cool. Finally, you can browse and listen to MIDI files for over
2000 church hymns. Updated 11/13/2001.
Steve Massey (Hill View Music)
Instrumentation for: Piano, Guitar, Choir
Categories: Original, Christian
Catalog Size: Small (Less than 10)
Worship and Praise leader Steve Massey offers lead sheets from his beautiful CD, 'Come
to the Table' in PDF format. Lead sheet provided for guitar,
piano, and choir. One song is available for download directly from the site, but music from the entire album is
available via ShareSong.org or by request. See site for further details. Added 02/04/2002.
Three
Legged Music Instrumentation for: Piano
& Guitar Categories: Original, Christian,
Praise & Hymns Catalog Size: Medium (50-100)
Here you'll find PDF
files and chord/lyric sheets for both original
praise and worship as well as arrangements of
original and traditional hymns. Each score includes
an MP3 files for listening. A nice selection
of original works. Added 12/08/2004.
Walt Harrah: Making Music
to the Lord
Instrumentation for: Piano (Lead Sheets), Guitar (Lead Sheets)
Categories: Christian, Original
Catalog Size: Large (100-500)
Walt has one of the most well designed, easy to navigate sheet music resources we've seen from an original artist.
The site features over 150 of Walt's original worship and praise songs, and what makes it so very cool is the sheet
music is sorted not only alphabetically, but by scriptural reference or topic. In the 'Listening Studio', you'll
find RealAudio provided for many of the songs, meaning you can listen to what you want, then download your favorites.
Sheet music provided is in high quality *.gif format, and consists of lead sheets featuring the melody and chords.
Whether you're a pianist or guitarist, you'll find these selections easy to improvise from. Updated 07/29/2002.
The
Windsor Brass - Free Brass Sheet Music
Instrumentation for: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone & Tuba
Categories: Christian, Classical
Catalog Size: Very Small (Less than 10)
The Windsor Brass Ensemble from Minnesota regularly performs pieces from the Classical and Renaissance era, as
well as ragtime and hymns. At their web site they've provided a small selection of free arrangements for brass
including Faith of our Fathers,
Ode to Joy,
and Bach's Peasant Dance.
PDF files are available for each instrument listed above, and MIDI files are also available for quick listening.
Updated 04/15/2002.
Worship
Together - Free Song of the Week
Instrumentation for: Piano, Guitar, Others
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: Very Small (1 new song featured each
week)
Worship together is a fantastic resource for church worship leaders
- particulararly those leading worship in a youth-oriented culture. Each week Worship Together features a new free
christian sheet music selection from some of today's most popular worhip oriented christian bands such as Delirious,
Matt Redman, and The Passion Worship Band. To get the music, you must become a member (membership is free). You'll
also need the Scorch
Music Viewer to view the sheet music. Scorch allows you to not
only easily transpose the music to whatever key you like, but also change the instrumentation. Updated 09/09/2002.
WOW Worship
Instrumentation for: Piano, Guitar, Voice
Categories: Christian
Catalog Size: 1 New Song Monthly
Most anyone who appreciates Christian Praise and Worship music is familiar with the very popular WOW Worship CD
series. At the official WOW Worship web site, you can download free sheet music for a new worship song from the
series each month. While the download is free, you are required to fill in their short survey prior to gaining
access to the sheet music. The featured sheet music is provided in *.pdf format. Updated 04/08/2002.
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