Printed Index
The Hymn Tune Index is available in two editions: this web version, which is free, and in four volumes by Oxford University Press. Users of this website may purchase the latter for $450, a $100 discount off the regular price. For a description see OUP(UK) or OUP(USA).
Comparison of Printed and Web Editions of the Hymn Tune Index
| Printed Edition | Web Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of sources indexed | 1744 (plus 800 'subordinates' with content identical to indexed sources) | 1773 (plus 810 'subordinates' with content identical to indexed sources) |
| Sources accessible by | Compiler Date of publication Place of intended use Publishers, printers, engravers and sellers Source code Title | Compiler Source code Title |
| Tunes accessible by | Composer Metre (for unusual metres only) Musical incipit Text (first two lines) Text code Tune code Tune name | Attribution Composer Musical incipit Text (first two lines) Text code Tune code Tune name |
| Amount of tune included | First two lines for most tunes, with complete tunes available as a free download from website | Complete tune |
| Other features | Essay: The state of research Historical introduction Technical introduction | Include subordinate sources in citation listing Optionally search only citations not in the printed edition Settings of a given hymn in chronological order |
| Cost | $450 with discount | Free |
Contents of the printed edition
Volume 1: Introduction and Sources
- Preface (v–vii)
- Contents (ix–x)
- List of tables in this volume (xi)
- Abbreviations (xiii–xviii)
- The state of research (1–4)