Fundamentals of Gregorian Chant

This handy 80-page book, based on the classic Solesmes method, begins with general definitions and proceeds through such topics as notes and their names, the clef and the guide, barlines, intervals, pronunciation, syllabification, accentuation, phrasing, neums, rhythm, the ictus, rules for placing the ictus, chironomy, undulation, psalmody, and modes and their characteristics. For pedagogical purposes it includes a list of 100 terms to be reviewed and 30 questions to be answered. A fine tool for self-study or classroom use.