Count the notes and divide them by the amount of syllables, and you get these sexy notes-per-syllable factors. Super cool! Have a look at some previous episodes of the Antiphonary Walkthrough:

This page from our 1481 antiphoner holds a series of antiphons for the Matins of Saint John in the most classical of orders: 1st antiphon in 1st mode, 2nd antiphon in 2nd mode etc. Sixth antiphon (so, in sixth mode) will be compared with a version of the same in the thirteenth-century Antiphonarium Massiliense. Great!... Continue Reading →

Complicated rubrics to be seen (twice) on this totally unspoiled, original page from the 1481 Ghent antiphonary we are studying. Watch! With Christmas times slowly approaching, watch this beautiful first page of the Christmas Matins:

Folio 27 of the Ghent 1481 antiphonary is one of those quiet non-spectacular pages. It shows responsories for the third nocturn of Matins for Saint Stephen. Exciting! Enjoy some previous episodes of the big Walkthrough thing:

New episode in the Antiphonary Walkthrough saga, with a helpful overview of the structure of monastic matins. Cheers!

See me handling a new loupe in this new episode of the Antiphonary Walkthrough - enjoy!

One of the shortest episodes of the Antiphonary Walkthrough so far. So if you can't stand too much of the damned thing, this is the one to watch. Quick and easy! Plus: you get to experience the explosive start of the Respond Lapides torrentis. Cool.

After the celebrations in honour of the 50th episode, back to business, with these antiphons and responsories for the first martyr Saint Stephen. With a brief look at a painting by Lorenzo Lotto. The Stoning of Saint Stephen!