Introduction to Chanting

1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Introduction to Chanting - Class 3 Ten Commandments of Chanting &nbsp; Bring and maintain peace in the kliros. &nbsp;It’s a witness of cooperation, harmony, and reverence – nothing else belongs there (any more than it does in the altar or nave). Come early and be prepared.&nbsp; This is especially true if you are reading an epistle.&nbsp; Prayer is part of the preparation.&nbsp; Spend time with the priest before the service to compare notes/get on the same page (and get a blessing). Our ears are more important than our voices.&nbsp;&nbsp; Make the hand-offs sound like you are part of the same team, not separate or (egad!) competing.&nbsp; In chanting, this includes re-pitching only when there is a problem. Chant clearly and confidently.&nbsp; This is the Word of God, offered to His people.&nbsp;&nbsp; Chant humbly and without vainglory.&nbsp; The kliros is a magnet for pride.&nbsp;&nbsp; Don’t settle for “good enough”.&nbsp; Even beginners get the notes right.&nbsp; Good chanting requires making the services witness to the harmony and unity of God. Match the tempo of the service.&nbsp; It’s not a race, nor is it a dirge. Let the service speak for itself.&nbsp; It is perfect, we become perfect in and through it. Sing with joy and thanksgiving!&nbsp; We bring beauty to the services as much through our witness as our voices.&nbsp; &nbsp; Terms:&nbsp;&nbsp; Intoning – musically reading simply around a single note.&nbsp; Often done with Psalms. Chanting – singing the words according to a set pattern or Tone. Tone – a set melody based on a given system (e.g. Byzantine or Common). Plain Reading – can be done with a normal reading voice or intoning Kliros – the home base of the chanter(s). &nbsp; OrthoAnalytika http://orthoanalytika.libsyn.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33647107/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/33647107