Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast

SE06 EP09 - Gregorian Chant and the Art of Memory: Chant Books (Tonaries) and Florilegia - with Dr. Anna Maria Busse Berger

Apr 22, 2024
Dr. Anna Maria Busse Berger, a music professor, delves into the connection between music notation and memory in Gregorian chant. Topics include memorization techniques, monks' use of music for learning Latin, the shift to modal systems in chant, and the spiritual benefits of singing scriptures and hymns. The importance of memory in church music practice and performance is also highlighted.
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