The official Church Music Web site, www.lds.org/cm, contains many resources that can help you learn, teach, and use music. Resources on the Church Music site include the following:

Music

Interactive Church Music Player
This interactive Web page allows you to view, listen to, transpose, and print the Church hymns and children's songs.

Hymns
This online version of Hymns can assist you in using Church music more effectively in your home and meetings. You can search for a song by entering a word or phrase in the search box or browse Hymns by selecting an index.

Children's Songbook
This online version of the Children's Songbook can assist you in using Church music more effectively in your home and meetings. You can search for a song by entering a word or phrase in the search box or browse the songbook by selecting an index.

Other Music
This section of the Church Music site provides choirs, youth, children, and families with music in addition to what is found in the Hymns or Children's Songbook. This section includes sheet music published in Church magazines, seminary music, Young Women camp songs, Young Women selected songs, and guidelines for and examples of Church music submissions.

Download a Song (MP3)
Browse a list of the titles and first lines of many hymns and Primary songs available in MP3 format. When you find the song you want you can play the song or download it to your computer.

Resources

Music Guidelines
Inspirational music can help you feel the Spirit of the Lord. These official guidelines and policies can assist you in using music in Church meetings and at home.

Using the Hymnbook
The material found here can help you use the hymnbook effectively. Included are explanations of the elements of the hymnbook; discussions on using the hymns for congregations, choirs, and special groups; and information for beginning music directors, organists, and pianists.

Music Materials
This page lists music materials that the Church provides for all members. These items are available for purchase in the Online Distribution Center.

Special Needs
This page lists music materials that the Church provides for those with disabilities. These items are available for purchase in the Online Distribution Center.

Quotes from Church Leaders about Music
Church leaders have often expressed their feelings about music and singing. The quotations and scriptures gathered on this page emphasize the importance and power of appropriate music.

Learning Materials

Conducting Music
To begin learning the basic beat patterns, visit the Interactive Conducting Course. More detailed conducting help is found in the Conducting Course book, which also appears in this section. Beginning music directors will also find tips here.

Accompanying Others
Some helpful tips for accompanying singing on the piano or organ or with the guitar are found in this section.

Teaching a Song to Children
This section provides information about teaching children to sing a song.

Adding Variety to Singing
Children love to be taught new ways of learning songs. This page lists ideas for adding variety to singing.
 
Learning Music Symbols and Terms
Music has a language of its own. This section can help you learn some of the terms and symbols found in the hymns and children's songs.