Distribution of Parts

For Voices

The STRUCTURE of the four-part hymn is standard:

• The highest part and the second-highest part are notated on the treble staff.
• The third-highest part is noted on the bass staff (in two-staff scores) or on a treble staff an octave higher than sung (in four-staff vocal scores).
• The lowest part is notated on the bass staff.

In a choir or in a part-singing congregation, the DISTRIBUTION OF PARTS is as follows:

• Sopranos sing the highest part.
• Altos sing the second-highest part.
• Tenors sing the third-highest part.
• Basses or baritones sing the lowest part.