Nothing sounds quite as beautiful on the violin as an old-fashioned hymn. These hymns are easy enough for beginners but offer plenty for intermediate and advanced players.

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He Leadeth Me Violin Sheet Music

This version of He Leadeth Me is in the key of D (two sharps) which is the most common key for beginning violin songs. Hold the notes under the fermatas to add to the musical phrasing. As you get more comfortable with the notes, try to add in slurs wherever you want a smoother sound.

Count Your Blessings Violin Sheet Music

Here’s an easy hymn with a little faster beat. Add in slurs or “swing the beat” with dotted 8th notes and 16th notes if you want to add a little something different.

Come Thou Fount Violin Sheet Music

One of my favorite hymns for violin is Come Thou Fount. I’ve included two versions: an easy one octave version in the key of D major and a version in G major that has one verse in the lower octave and a second verse in the higher octave. Playing verses in different octaves is one way to add variety to each stanza. Add in slurs and your own dynamics as you get comfortable with the notes. Or for something really special, add in ornaments, double stops, and slides like this beautiful version by Taryn Harbridge.

The Old Rugged Cross Free Violin Sheet Music

Another classic hymn for the violin, The Old Rugged Cross reminds me so much of sining in church as a child. The Old Rugged Cross is in 6/8 time which means the 8th note will get the beat.

Be Thou My Vision Free Violin Sheet Music

This traditional Irish hymn is simple and easy for the violin but so beautiful. It’s a great hymn to practice slow bows and a beautiful, sustained tone.