Μουσικολογικά Θέματα / Musicology
Various selected dicussions, recordings and studies of musicological interest.
Practice and Theory of the Byzantine Music Modes : The beginnings of an on-line practical theory book in English.
Reviews
Ancient Melodies in Byzantine Music. What and which are they?
Cherubic Hymns: A collection from the net.
Prosomoia by mode. Links sorted and selected by Gabor Monostori.
Kalophonikoi Heirmoi : The most intricate composition style.
Leitourgika: A collection of modern leitourgika in all modes.
Chants of Baptism/Wedding.
Notation
The sign of Oxeia: Is it needed in the New Method?
Melodic Attractions: Should they be written down?
Simon Karas' Extended Notation: Positives and Negatives
Interpretation/Performance style
The interpretation of Byzantine music notation.
Ekphonetic Style of Chanting : How to melodically recite the Gospel, the Epistles and other readings.
Recitation Style: How should we read in Church?
Modes
Barys Tetraphonos: Is it the same as maqam Bestenigar?
NH of First Mode: Why sharp sometimes?
DI flat in (Plagal) First Mode : How flat should it be and when?
GA in First Mode : Raised on ascent, but how much?
GA in Second Soft Chromatic Mode: Raised on ascent?
Enharmonic Passages in (Plagal) First Mode : Questions and Answers
A Study in Third Mode
Third mode: Diatonic or Enharmonic? : A confusing question.
Barys (Diatonic) Mode : The unspoken mysteries ...
People
Necrology for the late kyr-Avraam Efthimiadis (+19 Oct 2005) by Father Georgios Stathopoulos ( in Greek) [html] (from analogion.net)
Macarie Ieromonahul : His transcription of the Kalophonikon Heirmologion in Romanian.
Kolyvades of Skiathos
Archons: psaltai and related people honoured by the Church
Texts
Trends
Women Chanting : Many recordings
Studies
Comparisons: A wealth of comparison of performance styles on a great number of selected pieces.
Studies of classical theseis in Cheroubikon of Konstantinos Protopsaltis (Fourth Mode "Agia").
Cheroubikon of Petros Bereketis (First Mode) (by S. Gugushvili).
Accent-based Rhythm: A misconception?
Chronos and Rhythm: Questions and Answers.
Isokratema
Isokratema: A comprehensive treatment.
Isokratema in Second Mode : Is BOY justified? A controversial issue.
Typikon
Plirothito: A forgotten hymn.
The Office of the Psaltis: Canonical regulations dealing with chanters and their ordination rite.
The verses of the Canons What are they and when to chant which?
The Cathedral Rite of Hagia Sophia.
Typikon as recorded by Father Georgios Regas.
Antiphons vs. Typika
Typika and Makarismoi
On the Koinonikon (Communal Hymn)
When to break the Cherubic hymn?
Is "Soma Christou" followed by "Alleluia"?
Influences to Byzantine Chant
External influences on Byzantine Chant
Comparison of Psaltai/Sufi Dervishes