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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.

All English children call Him, Lord

Praise of the Lord His Name

1
All English children call Him, “Lord,”
And all the Spanish say, “Senor,”
With all the Germans who call Him, “Herr.”
They are calling His name everywhere.
2
“O Shuyo,” call the Japanese,
“O Tju Ah,” echo the Chinese,
“O Hallelujah,” they all exclaim.
In each land they are praising His Name.
3
Children are meeting in Brazil,
Canada, Mexico, Taiwan,
England, New Zealand, and Germany.
Hear them all, as they sing joyfully.

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Lois

Kingston, Jamaica

Feb 17, 2010

This is just beautiful. I will be passing it on to the children's choir leaders at my church. Thanks! Lois Gayle

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kat

Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia

Jun 12, 2009

We may be of different colours, race, language, locality, but when we call on the Lord together, we all are the same! We are in the oneness of the Body!

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leila

Bulacan, Philippines

Jun 9, 2009

I really love the song. I want to sing this with my brother and sister.

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Lydia Liu

Hamilton, New Zealand

Apr 13, 2009

This song is really good! I remember singing it in children's meeting, but I still enjoy it today! The Lord's name is rich to ALL who call!! No matter what language, or where we are! :D Praise the Lord!

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Jaspery

CA, United States

Apr 7, 2009

The first time I heard this song was when I came to the church in Riverside. Now nearly 5 years later I still enjoy this song, wherever you are, wherever you go, all the children in all the churches around the world love the Lord. This also shows wherever you are you can still enjoy & call on the Lord! AMEN! (:

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indayruth

Bristol, London, United Kingdom

Mar 31, 2009

I loved this song. Wherever I go anywhere each land even I was originally from Sicpao Mahayag Zamboanga del sur. During Sunday church meeting or at home with my mum when I'm singing I remember my mum and my sis and 6 brothers even there far away from. Refresh to my heart. Praise the Lord. Hallelujah@

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Hsihsin and mom

Princeton, NJ, United States

Mar 13, 2009

Jesus heals me from my sickness.

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Ali

Cairo, Egypt

Jan 14, 2009

I love this song. God is good.

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Ihedi Daystar

Agbara, Ogun, Nigeria

Nov 25, 2008

I like this song because it tells us that we are one. Bought with the same price, hence there should be no racial discrimination.

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mike

Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines

Nov 6, 2008

Romans 10:12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all and rich to all who call upon Him. Amen!

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