The Electronic Encyclopedia of Hymnology: Sample Screens

Databases: HYMN TEXTS

The Database section of the EEOH is divided into two sections: TEXT and TUNES. In the TEXTS database, the user can search for a hymn title (1st line) in a specific hymnal OR in all 15 hymnals. Search by 1st line, author, meter, year, or use the KEYWORD search. The keyword search is a FULL TEXT search of all the hymn texts. Searching by single keywords is suggested. See the TUNES datatbase below.

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Databases: TUNES

In the TUNES database, the user can search for a TUNE in a specific hymnal OR in all 15 hymnals. Search by tune name, composer, Meter, or year. The style field field does not yield much useful information. Using the CONTOUR search turns the 2nd and 3rd rows of the computer keyboard into a 'mini-piano keyboard' in which the user can PLAY in a string of notes. Consequently, ALL tunes can be searched and compared to the entered string of notes for a match. Great way to search for a tune in which only a phrase is known or where you know the tune but do not know the tune name. The contour search proceeds by INTERVAL RELATIONSHIP and not by specific notes, so any tune which contains the interval 'contour' will be returned.

MIDI files are available for most tunes. QuickTime® must be installed to play the MIDI files.

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