Hello everyone,

I've recently started listening to Catholic music, especially while driving, and I'm really enjoying it. The music I currently listen to is more contemporary, with a Caribbean flair similar to OCP or GIA, and it comes from a church I used to attend when I lived in Trinidad and Tobago. Now, I'm looking for something more traditional.

I'm interested in finding a hymnal with traditional Catholic songs—ideally a physical one, as I enjoy the tactile experience of physical books. However, if you think a list of songs would be more suitable for me, I'd also appreciate that. I could eventually compile these songs into my own custom hymnal, if I choose the list of songs option.

I've seen discussions here about some Protestant hymnals, like the English Hymnal or Hymnal 1940, which are often considered by some to be of higher quality than Catholic hymnals. If you believe one of these is worth recommending, I'm open to suggestions, provided the hymnal contains a minimal amount of songs with theological issues from a Catholic perspective. I've also come across mentions of the St. Gregory Hymnal, and it seems to be regarded similarly to the Protestant hymnals I just mentioned. I'm open to considering something like that, even if it's quite old or out of print.

Additionally, I'm hoping to record these hymns to listen to in my car and will try to find recordings on YouTube as well. I plan to start learning to play on my electric piano, which has an organ mode, but I'm just starting out. If you have any suggestions for resources that might help me, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you all in advance for your recommendations!