The Notation, Transcription and Rendition of Post-Byzantine Chant: A Training Manual for the Eastern Orthodox Chanter

By PhD Dr. Frank Desby

This publication offers a complete theoretical as well as practical approach to the& ; study of Byzantine music. Contains detailed descriptions of Byzantine notation, tonality, modal characteristics, and rendition. A CD contains the PDF file of the manual and embedded music files for the users to be able to hear all the music in the book played on their computer's sound system. Written by Dr. Frank Desby, edited by Dr. George Stefanidakis, and published posthumously under the auspices of the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0985265809
• ISBN13: 9780985265809
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians
• Length: 345 Pages
• Weight: 3.01 lbs.