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A fresh look at Anglican chant that centers the real rhythm of the Psalms, helping choirs sing with clarity and dignity.
This edition argues that church music is built to honor the words as much as the melody. It explains how true antiphony and free rhythm can reshape chant to fit the Psalm-verse, not force the verse to fit a fixed meter.
- Reframes chanting around the rhythm and cadence of the Psalms rather than rigid metres.
- Details how to maintain antiphonal structure within each verse and chant, with practical guidance.
- Offers a practical system for guiding recitation that preserves dignity while avoiding overemphasis on small words.
- Discusses how translations, punctuation, and historical practice influence liturgical singing today.
Ideal for church musicians, choir directors, and readers interested in liturgical music and chant theory.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book revitalizes Anglican chanting by delving into the history, form, and rhythmic structure of the Psalms and Canticles. The author reveals that the prevailing system of chanting suppresses the natural flow of the words, imposing instead a rigid metrical structure. By integrating the principles of free rhythm and antiphony, this book provides a method of chanting that respects the unique character of the Psalms. It recovers the original elasticity of the chant, allowing greater freedom of expression and a truer representation of the text's emotional depth. The insights offered in this book will inspire a renewed appreciation for the beauty and power of Anglican chanting. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332860388_0
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