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The art of Torah cantillation : Ta-amei Hamikra = Ṭaʻame ha-Miḳra : a step-by-step guide to chanting Torah

Title
The art of Torah cantillation : Ta-amei Hamikra = Ṭaʻame ha-Miḳra : a step-by-step guide to chanting Torah / Cantor Marshall Portnoy, Cantor Josée Wolff.
Author
Portnoy, Marshall
Publication
  • New York, New York : URJ Press, [2000]-[2001]
  • ©2000

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Additional Authors
Wolff, Josée
Description
2 volumes : music; 28 cm +
Summary
"You can chant Torah! This unique book will lead the novice through each step of learning how to chant Torah. Divided into 13 lessons and additional useful appendices and bibliography, the book helps students of all ages learn the important principles of Torah cantillation. The only pre-requisite is a basic ability to read Hebrew and a willingness to learn! It is a perfect selection for B'nai Mitzvah students, beginning learners, and adult education courses. Audio recordings - available online at www.behrmanhouse.com/aoc - correspond with step-by-step exercises. Includes both male and female voices. Book also includes glossary, list of parashiyot, High Holy Day cantillation and more!"--
Alternative Title
  • טעמי המקרא
  • Ṭaʻmei ha-miḳra
  • Art of cantillation : A step-by-step guide to chanting haftarah and m'gillot
Subject
  • Bible. > Reading
  • Haftarot > Reading
  • Bible. > Accents and accentuation
  • Bible
  • Haftarot
  • Cantillation > Instruction and study
  • Cantillation
  • Reading
  • Accents and accentuation
Genre/Form
Cantillations.
Note
  • Publisher, volume 2: URJ Books and Music.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Language (note)
  • English and Hebrew.
Contents
  • [Volume 1]. A step-by-step guide to chanting Torah -- volume 2. A step-by-step guide to chanting Haftarah and M'gillot.
  • Vol. 1 contents: Introduction -- Lesson l : Chanting a Phrase from Torah-The Etnachta Clause -- Lesson 2 : Ending a Verse of Torah-The Sof-Pasuk Clause -- Lesson 3 : How Cantillation Works -- Lesson 4 : The Katon Clause -- Lesson 5 : A Look at Kadma -- Lesson 6 : Zakef Gadol -- Lesson 7 : The T'vir Clause -- Lesson 8 : The R'vi-i Clause-Part One -- Lesson 9 : The R'vi-i Clause-Part Two -- Lesson 10 : "T'lisha K'tanah, Pazer, T'lisha G'dolah" -- Lesson 11 : The Segol Clause -- Lesson 12 : "Karnei Parah, Yare-ach Ben Yomo" -- Lesson 13 : You Can Chant Torah! -- Appendix A : ""Cantillation" : A Historical Overview" -- Appendix B : Trope Relationships -- Appendix C : Unusual Torah Portions -- Appendix D : Parashot-Torah Portions -- Appendix E : High Holy Day Cantillation -- Appendix F : Scanning the Tikkun -- Appendix G : Glossary of Terms Related to the Ritual of Reading Torah -- Appendix H : Music Charts -- Bibliography.
Call Number
JFF 23-598
ISBN
  • 0807407348
  • 9780807407349
  • 0807407569
  • 9780807407561
OCLC
43483755
Author
Portnoy, Marshall, author. Author
Title
The art of Torah cantillation : Ta-amei Hamikra = Ṭaʻame ha-Miḳra : a step-by-step guide to chanting Torah / Cantor Marshall Portnoy, Cantor Josée Wolff.
Publisher
New York, New York : URJ Press, [2000]-[2001]
Copyright Date
©2000
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Digital File Characteristics
audio file CD audio
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Language
English and Hebrew.
Added Author
Wolff, Josée, author. Author
Research Call Number
JFF 23-598 [Text]
*BJF-2685 [CD]
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