Byzantine Christmas Hymn “On This Day the Virgin Maid…” Tone/Mode 3 Ἦχος γʹ Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp.

Byzantine Christmas Hymn “On This Day the Virgin Maid…” Tone/Mode 3 Ἦχος γʹ Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp.

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-string Chromatic Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played on the Lyre Harp by Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com
Byzantine Tones Course Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJUgHxb9RO14
Byzantine Music Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciwET1eSRKDk81wfJt3YwrgN

Hymn Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Digital Chant Stand (DCS): https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/dcs.html

The Christmas hymn,
On this day the Virgin Maid…
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον…,
On this day the Virgin Maid goes to the grotto to give birth to the pre-eternal Word in an ineffable manner. Dance for joy, all the inhabited earth, on hearing. Glorify along with Angels and with the shepherds Him who willed that He appear as a newborn Child, the pre-eternal God.
Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον, τὸν προαιώνιον Λόγον, ἐν Σπηλαίῳ ἔρχεται, ἀποτεκεῖν ἀποῤῥήτως. Χόρευε, ἡ οἰκουμένη ἀκουτισθεῖσα, δόξασον, μετὰ Ἀγγέλων καὶ τῶν Ποιμένων, βουληθέντα ἐποφθῆναι, Παιδίον νέον, τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων Θεόν.

Hymn Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/dcs.html

To learn to play the Lyre Harp and Read Western Music notation, the following teachers are recommended:
Sharon Brownell of Learning the Lyre Harp https://www.patreon.com/c/learningthelyreharp/posts
Catherine Guilbeau of Enfolded Heart https://www.patreon.com/cw/enfoldedheartmusic

If you are interested in really learning the art of Byzantine Chant, the following link provides authentic Byzantine Chant instruction in the tradition of the (Christian Orthodox) Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Michael Tsiappoutas, PhD is providing this valuable training free of charge in English to help those who want to learn but one does need to have the ability to read Greek to chant the lyrics of the music . The link follows: https://www.patriarchalpsaltophiles.org The book to accompany this instruction is entitled, Psaltic Method. A Greek Byzantine Liturgy Chant Primer by Michael Tsiappoutas, PhD. It is free to download at this link: https://www.patriarchalpsaltophiles.org/book If you wish to purchase a physical book, it is available on Amazon. Lessons are free on YouTube: https://www.patriarchalpsaltophiles.org/lessons

Greek Orthodox Funeral Byzantine Music Guide. Played on a 23 string Chromatic Lyre

SACRAMENT: Greek Orthodox Funeral Service for a Layperson. A Chromatic Lyre Guide to the Byzantine Musical System using Western Musical Notation

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-string Chromatic Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

INTRODUCTION – A Chromatic Lyre guide to the Byzantine Musical System using Western Musical notation: https://youtu.be/MxeCRfk5k1o

Reference Document: Greek Orthodox Funeral Service for a layperson. English Hymn texts by J. Velon and N. Takis. https://newbyz.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/7/1/147110798/funeral_service_w_music.pdf

Chapter time locations:
00:00
00:23 PROCESSION AND RECESSION HYMN: The Thrice Holy Hymn 3
03:07 FIRST STASIS
06:47 SECOND STASIS
10:39 THIRD STASIS
13:38 BENEDICTIONS
22:15 KONTAKION
23:40 IDIOMELA
40:01 BEATITUDES
44:02 PROKEIMENON
46:51 DISMISSAL HYMN
49:00 STICHERA

Byzantine Hymn “Let the Heavens Be Glad…” Tone/Mode 3 Ἦχος γʹ Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp.

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-string Chromatic Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Hymn Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Digital Chant Stand (DCS): https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/dcs.html

Lyrics:
Let the Heavens be Glad…
Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια…,
Let the heavens be glad. Let the earth rejoice exceedingly. For the Lord has shown strength with his arm. He trampled death by death. He became the first-born of the dead. Out of the belly of Hades, He has rescued us, and to the world He has granted the great mercy.
Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος· ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον· πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο· ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐῤῥύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Byzantine Hymn, “Lord I Have Cried” – Κύριε ἐκέκραξα. Byzantine music Mode 2 Ἦχος βʹ. Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp

Byzantine Hymn, “Lord I Have Cried” – Κύριε ἐκέκραξα. Byzantine music Mode 2 Ἦχος βʹ. Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp in both the Soft and Hard Chromatic versions of Mode 2

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-string Chromatic Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played on the Lyre Harp by Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciwET1eSRKDk81wfJt3YwrgN

Hymn Source:
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Digital Chant Stand: https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/dcs.html

Lord, I have cried to You; hear me. Hear me, O Lord. Lord, I have cried to You; hear me. Give heed to the voice of my supplication when I cry to You. Hear me, O Lord.
Κύριε ἐκέκραξα πρὸς σέ, εἰσάκουσόν μου, εἰσάκουσόν μου, Κύριε. Κύριε, ἐκέκραξα πρὸς σέ, εἰσάκουσόν μου· πρόσχες τῇ φωνῇ τῆς δεήσεώς μου, ἐν τῷ κεκραγέναι με πρὸς σέ. Εἰσάκουσόν μου, Κύριε.

Byzantine Hymn. As many of you as have been baptized into Christ …(Galatians 3:27). Ὅσοι εἰς Χριστὸν ἐβαπτίσθητε,… Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp

Ὅσοι εἰς Χριστὸν ἐβαπτίσθητε,…
Phonetically: O-si is Chri-ston e-va-pti-sthi-te…
As many of you as have been baptized into Christ …(Galatians 3:27)Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp

Music by Nancy Chalker Takis, New Byzantium Publications, https://newbyz.weebly.com

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-string Chromatic Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played on the Lyre Harp by Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciwET1eSRKDk81wfJt3YwrgN

Source for full hymn In Greek and English: https://newbyz.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/7/1/147110798/baptism_music.pdf
Lyrics:
Ὅσοι εἰς Χριστὸν ἐβαπτίσθητε, Χριστὸν ἐνεδύσασθε. Ἀλληλούϊα.
As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Alleluia.
Ὅσοι εἰς Χριστὸν ἐβαπτίσθητε, Χριστὸν ἐνεδύσασθε. Ἀλληλούϊα
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and unto the ages of ages. Amen. You have clothed yourselves with Christ. Alleluia.
Ὅσοι εἰς Χριστὸν ἐβαπτίσθητε, Χριστὸν ἐνεδύσασθε. Ἀλληλούϊα.

PSALM 135 (KJV). Byzantine music Mode 3 Ἦχος γʹ. Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp

PSALM 135 (KJV). Byzantine music Mode 3 Ἦχος γʹ. Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp
Music by Nancy Chalker Takis, New Byzantium Publications, https://newbyz.weebly.com

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-string Chromatic Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played on the Lyre Harp by Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciwET1eSRKDk81wfJt3YwrgN

Lyrics Source: King James Version (KJV). Alleluias are added to the musical score according to Byzantine music tradition. Music Score by Nancy Chalker Takis: https://newbyz.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/7/1/147110798/psalm_135_nt_long.pdf

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good. Alleluia.: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
2 O give thanks unto the God of gods, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords, Alleluia.: for his mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
4 To him who alone doeth great wonders, Alleluia : for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens, Alleluia.: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
7 To him that made great lights, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
8 The sun to rule by day, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
9 The moon and stars to rule by night, Alleluia.: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!.
10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
11 And brought out Israel from among them, Alleluia!: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
12 With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm, Alleluia.: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
13 To him which divided the Red sea into parts, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea, Alleluia.: for his mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
16 To him which led his people through the wilderness, Alleluia : for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
17 To him which smote great kings, Alleluia.: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
18 And slew famous kings, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
19 Sihon king of the Amorites, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
20 And Og the king of Bashan, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
21 And gave their land for an heritage. Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
22 Even an heritage unto Israel his servant, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
23 Who remembered us in our low estate, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
25 Who giveth food to all flesh, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven, Alleluia: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia!
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good. Alleluia.: for his mercy endureth for ever, Alleluia! -the end-

Greensleeves. Played on an Acoustic Diatonic Lyre

Greensleeves*

An English Folk song. The tune seems to date back to 1580 and is found in several late 16th-century and early 17th-century sources**

*”In 1865, the English writer William Chatterton Dix. wrote the poem “What Child Is This?” that became a popular Christmas carol based on the melody of “Greensleeves”…”
Source: https://www.singing-bell.com/greensleeves-lyrics-pdf/

**https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensleeves

Arranged for Lyre by Sharon Brownell.

Played by Lyre Harp novice Christine Kerxhalli on a 19-string Acoustic Lyre Harp
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 19-string Acoustic Maple wood Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciymRxEVA8J8lWLb82FFiWgH

Lyrics Source: https://lyricstranslate.com/en/Traditional-folk-song-Greensleeves-lyrics.html
Alas, my love, you do me wrong
To cast me off discourteously
For I have loved you so long
Delighting in your company
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady Greensleeves

Your vows you’ve broken, like my heart
Oh, why did you so enrapture me?
Now I remain in a world apart
But my heart remains in captivity
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady Greensleeves

I have been ready at your hand
To grant whatever you would crave
I have both wagered life and land
Your love and good-will for to have
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady Greensleeves

If you intend thus to disdain
It does the more enrapture me
And even so, I still remain
A lover in captivity
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady Greensleeves

My men were clothed all in green
And they did ever wait on thee
All this was gallant to be seen
And yet thou wouldst not love me
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady Greensleeves

Thou couldst desire no earthly thing
but still thou hadst it readily
Thy music still to play and sing
And yet thou wouldst not love me
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady Greensleeves

Ah, Greensleeves, now farewell, adieu
To God I pray to prosper thee
For I am still thy lover true
Come once again and love me
Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady Greensleeves

Here Comes the Sun. Played on an Acoustic Diatonic Lyre

Written by: The Beatles

Musical Arrangement for Lyre Harp by Sharon Brownell. https://www.patreon.com/learningthelyreharp?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 19-string Acoustic Maple wood Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciymRxEVA8J8lWLb82FFiWgH

Lyrics Source: https://www.songlyrics.com/the-beatles/here-comes-the-sun-lyrics/

“…..Little darlin’, it’s been a long, cold, lonely winter
Little darlin’, it feels like years since it’s been here
Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo
Here comes the sun, and I say
It’s alright……
Little darlin’, the smile’s returning to their faces
Little darlin’, it seems like years since it’s been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It’s alright….”

Byzantine Hymn, “Save O Lord Your People” – Σῶσον, Κύριε, τὸν λαόν σου. Byzantine music Mode 1 Ἦχος αʹ. Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp

Byzantine Hymn, “Save O Lord Your People” – Σῶσον, Κύριε, τὸν λαόν σου. Byzantine music Mode 1 Ἦχος αʹ. Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp
Music by Nancy Chalker Takis, New Byzantium Publications, https://newbyz.weebly.com

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-string Chromatic Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played on the Lyre Harp by Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciwET1eSRKDk81wfJt3YwrgN

Music Source: Nancy Chalker Takis:

In English: https://newbyz.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/7/1/147110798/09-14_holy_cross_apolytikion_en_staff.pdf

In Greek: https://newbyz.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/7/1/147110798/09-14_holy_cross_apolytikion_gr_staff.pdf

Lyrics:
Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victory to the faithful over the enemy, and by Your Cross protecting Your commonwealth.
Σῶσον, Κύριε, τὸν λαόν σου, καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοῖς βασιλεῦσι κατὰ βαρβάρων δωρούμενος, καὶ τὸ σὸν φυλάττων, διὰ τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου πολίτευμα.

PSALM 150 (KJV). Byzantine music Mode 3 Ἦχος γʹ Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp

PSALM 150 (KJV). Byzantine music Mode 3 Ἦχος γʹ Played on a Chromatic Lyre Harp
Music by Nancy Chalker Takis, New Byzantium Publications, https://newbyz.weebly.com

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-string Chromatic Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played on the Lyre Harp by Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciwET1eSRKDk81wfJt3YwrgN

Lyrics: King James Version (KJV)
Music source: https://newbyz.weebly.com/uploads/1/4/7/1/147110798/psalm_150-en.pdf

Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.

2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.

4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.

5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.

6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord