This article gives a history of the Genevan Psalter.

One of the legacies of the Reformation was the restoration of congregational singing in worship. This article shows the criteria which was used for music in the Genevan Psalter; namely, that it had to be suitable for worship, should not requiring special training, and music and lyrics should match well.

This article is about John Calvin's principles for music and singing in the worship service. The Genevan Psalter is also discussed, as well as Calvin's views of instruments in the worship service.