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About Numbered Notation

Numbered Notation (also called Jianpu, 简谱) writes each melody note as a number from 1 to 7 instead of a note on a staff. The number shows the note's position in the song's scale -- not its exact pitch -- so the same tune looks identical no matter what key it's sung in.

Within one octave, the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 correspond to the familiar do re mi fa sol la ti. A dot above a number raises it an octave higher; a dot below lowers it an octave lower -- no dot means the middle, as-written octave.

A plain number lasts one beat. A dash (-) right after a number holds that same note for one more beat. A line underneath a number shortens it instead -- one line is half a beat, two lines a quarter of a beat. A 0 is a rest: silence for one beat.

The label at the top of the sheet, like "1=C" or "1=Ab", shows which pitch scale degree 1 ("do") is tuned to. A song in a minor key is labeled "6=X" instead -- scale degree 6 ("la") is the true tonic. Chord names printed above the notes (like "C" or "G7") always use their familiar letter names, never numbers.

For example, under a "1=C" heading, the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 sound as C D E F G A B. Under a "1=G" heading, those very same numbers sound as G A B C D E F# instead -- same shape, different key.

God made the mountains

Gospel God’s Creation

 
God made the mountains.
God made the rolling hills.
God made the flowers.
God made the daffodils.
God made every tree.
God made you and me.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!

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Laurie

Anacortes, WA, United States

Jul 27, 2026

I sang this song when I was seven, and now I am putting my grandkids to bed and I was remembering this song, so I googled it…the only verse I could remember was God made the mountains… and there it was! And I taught it to them just now… Thsnk you.

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John Bright

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Mar 7, 2013

I like this song very much because it is very helpful to the children's meetings and there is enjoyment.

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Anabel Almeo

Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines

Jan 19, 2011

Amen!!! I love this song. Man and everything in this world were created by God with a purpose. My little Be-Anne memorized this song already. God bless all His creation.

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Ruth Luciana

Jakarta Timur, Jakarta, Indonesia

Oct 6, 2010

I haven't heard about this song, it's my first time but the song is easy-listening with rich meaning. How great Thou art, He create all creations on earth. Let every tongue and tribe sing Hallelujah! God bless.

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Lloyd Claycomb

United States

Oct 1, 2010

I have never heard this song until now! Lovely! Praise God for all He has made! My daughter just told me to be sure to write that she loves this song too!

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Susana Petkau

Belmopan, Cayo, Belize

Jul 30, 2010

I love this song because God made everything!! Hallelujah!

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Sarah

Zamboanga City, Philippines

Jan 3, 2010

My 4-yr old son Ezra Joseph (youngest of 3 kids) just loves this song so much. I make the music in hymnal.net as lullabye for my kids.

Ezra is always requesting for the song "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Can't find it here. Can I request that it be included? Thanks so much. Amen.

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jorjean aplaon

Pagadian, Philippines

Nov 3, 2008

Amen. God made man as His masterpiece, so we need to be vessels unto honor. Fill us, Lord Jesus. Praise the Lord.

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