Great Theory of Music 1st Edition by Chrysanthos Of Madytos ISBN 0615342590 9780615342597

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ISBN 10: 0615342590 
ISBN 13: 9780615342597
Author: Chrysanthos Of Madytos

“The Great Theory of Music” by Chrysanthos of Madytos is a seminal work in the field of music theory, offering a comprehensive and systematic approach to understanding the structure and principles of music. Written by the influential Greek music theorist, composer, and scholar Chrysanthos in the 19th century, this book stands as one of the most important texts on music theory in the Eastern Orthodox tradition and provides in-depth insight into Byzantine and Greek classical music theory.

Great Theory of Music 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter 1: Foundations of Music

  • The Nature of Sound and Vibration

  • The Role of Intervals in Music

  • Defining Musical Pitch and Scale

  • The Concept of the Tonal Center

• Chapter 2: The Byzantine Musical System

  • Introduction to Byzantine Music and Its Origins

  • The Development of the Byzantine Scale

  • Tuning Systems and Pitch in Byzantine Music

  • The Role of Modal Systems in Byzantine Music

• Chapter 3: The Modes of Byzantine Music

  • Explanation of the 8 Modes (Echoi) in Byzantine Tradition

  • Characteristics of Each Mode: Authentic and Plagal Forms

  • The Use of Modes in Liturgical Music

  • Modal Theory and its Impact on Composition

• Chapter 4: Intervals and Their Role in Music

  • The Different Types of Intervals: Simple and Compound

  • The Intervals in the Byzantine System: Tonal and Melodic Applications

  • The Concept of Perfect, Major, Minor, and Diminished Intervals

  • The Role of Intervals in Music Performance

• Chapter 5: Melody and its Construction

  • Melodic Motion in Byzantine Music

  • The Importance of Melodic Phrasing

  • The Role of Ornamentation in Melody

  • Understanding Melodic Lines in Liturgical Chants

• Chapter 6: Rhythms and Time Signatures in Byzantine Music

  • Overview of Rhythmic Patterns and Structures

  • The Use of Meters and Time Signatures in Church Music

  • The Concept of Khoros (Choral Singing) and Rhythmic Variations

  • The Relationship Between Rhythm and Mode in Byzantine Chanting

• Chapter 7: Harmony and Counterpoint

  • Byzantine Harmony and its Limited Use in the Traditional System

  • Understanding Counterpoint in Byzantine and Early Greek Music

  • Modal Harmony and its Role in Liturgical Music

  • Choral Arrangements in Byzantine Music

• Chapter 8: Notation in Byzantine Music

  • Introduction to Byzantine Musical Notation

  • The Use of Neumes and Their Meaning

  • The System of Musical Symbols in Chrysanthos’s Era

  • The Relationship Between Notation and Performance

• Chapter 9: Music and Philosophy

  • Music’s Role in the Philosophy of the Ancient Greeks

  • The Relationship Between Music, Ethics, and the Soul

  • Plato and Aristotle’s Views on Music and its Purpose

  • Chrysanthos’s Integration of Philosophy and Music

• Chapter 10: Music in Religious Context

  • The Role of Music in Byzantine Liturgy

  • Music for Worship: Hymns, Chants, and Ceremonies

  • The Connection Between Music, Faith, and Spirituality

  • Chrysanthos’s Influence on Church Music and Practice

• Chapter 11: Teaching Music Theory in the Byzantine Tradition

  • Methods for Educating Future Musicians in Byzantine Music

  • The Role of the Teacher and Student in Choral Music

  • The Legacy of Chrysanthos in Music Education

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