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Advent | → | 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Gaudete), Great Antiphons / O Antiphons, 4th. |
Christmas | → | Midnight, Dawn, Day, St Stephen, St John, Holy Innocents, Octave. |
Epiphany | → | Epiphany, Holy Family, 2nd, 3rd. |
Septuagesima | → | 7ma, 6ma, 5ma. |
Lent | → | Ash Wednesday, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th (Laetare). |
Passion/Holy Week | → | Passion, Palm Sunday, Mon, Tue, Wed, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday. (Holy Week) |
Paschal time | → | Easter Sunday, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 1st (Quasimodo), 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Ascension. |
Pentecost | → | Pentecost, Monday, 1st (Trinity), Corpus Christi, 2nd, Sacred Heart, 3rd, |
Pentecost 4th | → | 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd. |
Intr. = Introitus, Introit Grad. = Graduale, Gradual All. = Alleluia Tract. = Tractus, Tract Seq. = Sequentia, Sequence Offert. = Offertorium, Offertory Comm. = Communio, Communion Ant. = Antiphona, Antiphon Ps. = Psalmus, Psalm Hymn. = Hymnum, Hymn Cant. = Canticum, Canticle Missa. = Missa, Mass |
LU = The Liber Usualis 1961 - PDF GR = Graduale Romanum 1961 - PDF GV = Graduale Vatican 1908 - PDF MV = Mass and Vespers 1957 - PDF LB = Liber Brevior 1954 - PDF OF = Offertoriale 1935 - PDF VPC = Vers. Psalm. & Cant. 1962 - PDF SOV = Simple Offert. Verses 2008 - PDF AR = Antiphonale Romanum 1949 - PDF LR = Liber Responsorialis 1895 - PDF GB = GregoBase Singing rules. |
(examples at the bottom of the page) |
Proper | mode / tone |
LU - MV LB |
GR - AR OF - GB |
Comments |
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4th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU998 MV848 |
GR330 | |||
Intr. Dominus illuminatio Ps. 26, 1 et 2, 3. Ps. 26, 9 et 14. |
2 | LU998![]() MV848 ![]() |
GR330![]() GB874 ![]() VPC108 |
C♯/D
- The words inimici mei have a classic pattern heard
in the mode 2 tract Qui habitat. |
Grad. Propitius esto Ps. 78, 9 et 10. |
5 | LU999![]() MV850 ![]() |
GR107![]() GB332 ![]() |
B/C
Same as Saturday before 2nd Sunday of Lent (GR),
which is Ember Week.
The three Graduale from that Saturday in Ember Week
are sung on the 4th, 5th and 6th Sunday after Pentecost.
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All. Deus qui sedes Ps. 9, 5 et 10. |
7 | LU999![]() MV850 ![]() |
GR331![]() GB727 ![]() |
D/E♭
- Long melism on throno. You can breathe at the half-bar. |
Offert. Illumina Ps. 12, 4-5. Ps. 12, 2 et 3. |
4 | LU1000![]() MV852 ![]() |
GR331![]() GB708 ![]() OF87 ![]() SOV17 |
F/F♯
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Comm. Dominus firmamentum Ps. 17, 3. Ps. 17, 4, 7, 28-30, 32-33, 36. |
2 | LU1001![]() MV853 ![]() |
GR332![]() GB512 ![]() VPC109 MV2017 |
A/B♭
- Watch out the semitone FE at the beginning of firmamentum,
it is tempting to replace it with a minor third FD.- The words liberator meus are quite expressive, on high pitch, try to keep the melody light. |
4th Week after Pentecost - Saturday
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Vespers | LU896 MV1254 |
AR540 | ||
Ant. Montes Gelboe Cant. Magnificat |
1D | LU986 LU207 MV1254 MV212 |
AR540 AR52 GB2172 Magn. |
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5th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1002 MV854 |
GR332 | |||
Intr. Exaudi Domine... adjutor Ps. 26, 7 et 9, 1. Ps. 26, 1 et 3. |
4 | LU1002![]() MV854 ![]() |
GR332![]() GB396 ![]() VPC110 |
F/G♯
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Grad. Protector noster Ps. 83, 10 et 9. |
5 | LU1003![]() MV855 ![]() |
GR108![]() GB1226 ![]() |
B/C
Same as Saturday before 2nd Sunday of Lent (GR).- Watch out the jump a sixth CA after the incipit. |
All. Domine in virtute Ps. 20, 1. |
6 | LU1003![]() MV856 ![]() |
GR333![]() GB797 ![]() |
C♯/E♭
- Be very careful with that B flat in the long melism on the word "et":
coming from C it goes down a tone to B flat (and not a semitone down to B),
then here goes the semitone from B flat to A, then G;
the second time it goes deeper: once again a tone down C-Bb,
then minor 3rd (3 semitones) Bb-G, then F.
It is difficult to go down a tone from C to B flat,
the ear would like to go down the classic Do-Ti-La-Sol-Fa,
so for this one think like a normal Mi-Re-Do for the start a semitone C-Bb,
then put a semitone for Bb-A.
Needless to say one might stumble but the pattern repeats itself
so a second opportunity to make it right.
Also the second pattern you can sing it softer like an echo.- At the word salutare hold the note briefly on F, so to prepare to visualise the minor 3rd down F-D to come back to F then jump to A. In a way the three notes of a minor chord: D-F-A. |
Offert. Benedicam Dominum Ps. 15, 7 et 8. Ps. 15, 1, 2, 5. |
1 | LU1004![]() MV857 ![]() |
GB143![]() OF88 ![]() SOV17 |
C/C♯
Same as Monday in the 2nd Week of Lent (GR). |
Comm. Unam petii Ps. 26, 4. Ps. 26, 1, 2-3, 9-10, 13-14. |
7 | LU1005![]() MV858 ![]() |
GR334![]() GB574 ![]() VPC110 MV2017 |
A/B♭
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6th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1006 MV860 |
GR334 | |||
Intr. Dominus fortitudo Ps. 27, 8-9, 1. Ps. 27, 7. |
2 | LU1006![]() MV860 ![]() |
GR334![]() GB522 ![]() VPC111 |
C♯/D
- Similar pattern DEC-FF-GFEF-D on usque in sae-(culum)
as the genui te of
Dominus dixit at Christmas Midnight Mass.- Careful on the drop down 4th F-C after Domine, make sure to get the C right at the beginning of et benedic. |
Grad. Convertere Domine Ps. 89, 13 et 1. |
5 | LU1007![]() MV862 ![]() |
GR108![]() GB1046 ![]() |
B/C
Same as Saturday before 2nd Sunday of Lent (GR).- Lovely CDEDDC at the end of aliquantulum, which means: "a little". |
All. In te Domine Ps. 30, 2-3. |
3 | LU1008![]() MV863 ![]() |
GR335![]() GB239 ![]() |
D/E
There is a note to be careful all along this proper: B natural, it's not flat.For example the Alleluia ascends on FGA then the "lu" goes GAB and it is tempting to sing GABb. |
Offert. Perfice gressus Ps. 16, 5 et 6-7. Ps. 16, 1. |
4 | LU508![]() MV442 ![]() |
GB265![]() OF90 ![]() |
C♯/E♭
Same as Sexagesima. |
Comm. Circuibo Ps. 26, 6. Ps. 26, 1-5. |
6C | LU1009![]() MV864 ![]() |
GR336![]() GB1079 ![]() VPC111 MV2017 |
F/F♯
A few traps in this piece.1) The C clef is on the 3rd line from the top, not at the usual position (top line) for a mode 6. Also note that the final is C, very rare final for this mode. 2) Because the ear memorizes the CGBbD of Circuibo at first, then it is tempting to sing the same pattern at the beginning of in tabernaculo when actually it is CGCD. 3) Careful to the major third C-E or E-C happening a few times: both ways in et-i-mmolabo, drop of E-C in jubilati-onis and during the melism of "i" in dicam. 4) Finally, because the jubilationis ends on C, make a little pause to be sure to get the next note right, the A at the beginning of the word cantabo, a third down C-A. |
Lauds | AR557 | |||
Ant. Cum turba multa Cant. Benedictus |
8G | AR557 AR10 GB2794 Bene. |
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Vespers | LU1009 MV865 |
AR558 | ||
Ant. Misereor super turbam Cant. Magnificat |
7b | LU1009 LU211 MV865 MV217 |
AR558 AR52 GB2424 Magn. |
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7th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1009 MV866 |
GR336 | |||
Intr. Omnes gentes Ps. 46, 2, 3. Ps. 46, 4, 7-8. |
6 | LU1009![]() MV866 ![]() |
GR336![]() GB1136 ![]() VPC113 |
F/F♯
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Grad. Venite filii Ps. 33, 12 et 6. |
5 | LU1010![]() MV867 ![]() |
GR336![]() GB1022 ![]() |
B/C
Be careful at the major 3rd down on 'ce' of 'docebo', a common mistake is to make it a 2nd down instead.
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All. Omnes gentes Ps. 46, 2. |
1 | LU1011![]() MV867 ![]() |
GR337![]() GB77 ![]() |
C♯/E♭
Notice that you come back to B natural at jubilate
after having spent time on B flat.
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Offert. Sicut in holocausto Dan. 3, 40. Dan. 3, 41, 42. |
5 | LU1012![]() MV869 ![]() |
GR338![]() GB675 ![]() OF92 ![]() SOV18 |
D/E♭
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Comm. Inclina aurem tuam Ps. 30, 3. Ps. 30, 2, 3, 6, 7-9, 20-21, 24-25. |
4 | LU1012![]() MV870 ![]() |
GR338![]() GB339 ![]() VPC114 MV2018 |
F/G♯
- Watch out the semitone on aurem, it is tempting to sing a minor third. |
Lauds | AR558 | |||
Vespers | LU1013 MV870 |
AR559 | ||
Ant. Non potest arbor bona Cant. Magnificat |
1D | LU1013 LU207 MV870 MV212 |
AR559 AR52 GB2082 Magn. |
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8th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1013 MV871 |
GR339 | |||
Intr. Suscepimus Ps. 47, 10-11, 2. Ps. 47, 3 et 12. |
1 |
MV871![]() |
GR339![]() GB1254 ![]() VPC115 |
B/C
Same as
Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2nd Feb (LU).- Notice the link between terrae and justitutia, meaning no pause here. |
Grad. Esto mihi Ps. 30, 3. Ps. 70, 1. |
5 | LU1013![]() MV872 ![]() |
GR339![]() GB886 ![]() |
D/E♭
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All. Magnus Dominus Ps. 47, 2. |
7 | LU1014![]() MV873 ![]() |
GR340![]() GB709 ![]() |
C♯/E♭
- Lovely Alleluia. Starts on a fifth, followed by a lovely pattern DCACDD
that you will find again on the words Magnus and valde.- A tenor will enjoy the climbing DFEFGA on the word Dominus. - Sing the in monte sancte ejus energically, like climbing the mountain. |
Offert. Populum humilem Ps. 17, 28 et 32. Ps. 17, 7. |
5 | LU1015![]() MV875 ![]() |
GR341![]() GB1080 ![]() OF93 ![]() SOV18 |
D/E♭
There is a difficulty on this one: after the word quoniam
the word quis goes CACCAB and it seems hard to pitch the B coming from A,
followed by a major third down to G at the beginning of the word Deus.
If you miss it, it is difficult to come back on track after that. |
Comm. Gustate et videte Ps. 33, 9. Ps. 33, praeter 8. |
3 | LU1015![]() MV875 ![]() |
GR341![]() GB1203 ![]() VPC115 MV2018 |
E/G
Beware that psalm 33 (verses for communion antiphon, page 14 of the VPC book)
is a bit difficult to sing. Think about practicing it a few times before the Sunday comes.praeter = "except": you do not sing verse 8 of the psalm, verse 8 is the antiphon. |
Lauds | AR559 | |||
Vespers | LU1016 MV876 |
AR560 | ||
Ant. Quid faciam Cant. Magnificat |
4E | LU1016 LU210 MV876 MV215 |
AR560 AR52 GB2128 Magn. |
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9th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1016 MV877 |
GR342 | |||
Intr. Ecce Deus Ps. 53, 6-7, 3. Ps. 53, 4 et 8. |
5 | LU1016![]() MV877 ![]() |
GR342![]() GB1357 ![]() VPC115 |
A/B♭
Try not to breathe after susceptor est. |
Grad. Domine Dominus noster Ps. 8, 2. |
5 | LU1017![]() MV878 ![]() |
GR342![]() GB1205 ![]() |
C♯/E♭
- Watch out the transition between Dominus and noster,
no dragging on the punctum "no" of noster.- Pay attention to the return to B natural at the end of terra followed by a descending major third BG. |
All. Eripe me Ps. 58, 2. |
2 | LU1018![]() MV879 ![]() |
GR343![]() GB879 ![]() |
E/F
Lovely echo on Deus meus:
GFGFGF, interval of one,
then FEFEFE more gentle as the interval is semitone this time.
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Offert. Justitiae Domini Ps. 18, 9, 10, 11 et 12. Ps. 18, 9 et 10. |
4 | LU555![]() MV487 ![]() |
GR126![]() GB591 ![]() OF94 ![]() SOV9 |
D/F
Same as 3rd Sunday of Lent. |
Comm. Qui manducat Ioann. 6, 57. Ps. 118, 1-2, 11, 49-50, 72, 103, 105, 162. |
6 | LU1019![]() MV880 ![]() |
GR344![]() GB798 ![]() VPC116 MV2018 |
C/C♯
No need to make a longer pause at the star after Qui manducat,
link it to carnem meam.
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Collect. | A | MV877 | ||
Epistle. 1. Cor. 10, 6-13. | C | MV878 | ||
Gospel. Luc. 19, 41-47. | C | MV880 | ||
Secret. | MV880 | |||
Postcommunion. | A | MV881 | ||
Vespers | ||||
Ant. Scriptum est enim Cant. Magnificat |
8G | LU1019 LU212 |
AR561 AR52 GB2624 Magn. |
Same as Tuesday in the 1st Week of Lent (LU). |
10th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1020 MV882 |
GR344 | |||
Intr. Dum clamarem Ps. 54, 17, 18, 20 et 23, 2. Ps. 54, 5 et 6. |
3 | LU1020![]() MV882 ![]() |
GR344![]() GB299 ![]() VPC118 |
C♯/D
- Notice that the word ante starts on A, not G,
a minor 3rd down from C of qui est which itself starts on G.- Difficult transition from Domino to et ipse, after a half-bar: it is a major 3rd down and you will notice some people have difficulties to pitch it properly; we had to practice it a few times to be sure about it. My advice: the word Domino ends on A so memorize this note to come back to it at the end of et ipse. |
Grad. Custodi me Ps. 16, 8 et 2. |
1 | LU1021![]() MV884 ![]() |
GR345![]() GB1088 ![]() |
C♯/E♭
Interesting: the first few notes and the mode are the same
as the offertory Custodi me at Tuesday in Holy Week.- Careful at meum prodeat, the B is not obvious to pitch. From the beginning all the B are flat but then we enter a zone of B natural starting with the one at the end of De vultu tuo. So here it comes a first time at meum, make it sound: AGA-CCCG-BAAG-G; then, without pausing on the last G of "um", attack frankly with a second B on the word prodeat: BCBAABA. Obviously it is not always easy to catch a B natural coming up from G. |
All. Te decet hymnus Ps 64, 2. |
7 | LU1022![]() MV885 ![]() |
GR346![]() GB1052 ![]() |
C/D
- During the singing of Alleluia: link B and D from both sides of the star;
in other words: very brief or no pause at the first quarter bar.
The first time it is a bit more difficult as the choir joins the cantor(s)
but the second time in the end it is easier.- Pay attention to the long melism on Jerusalem (70 notes); no need to rush, listen to each other. |
Offert. Ad te Domine Ps. 24, 1-3. Ps. 24, 5. |
2 | LU321![]() MV265 ![]() |
GR3![]() GB962 ![]() OF5 ![]() SOV1 |
C♯/D
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent. |
Comm. Acceptabis Ps. 50, 21. Ps. 50, 3, 10, 12-15, 17, 19-20. |
4 | LU1023![]() MV886 ![]() |
GR347![]() GB1221 ![]() VPC118 MV2019 |
D/E♭
- The word Acceptabis goes down a 4th from A to E: this note E is not easy to pitch, learn it.- Just after that the word sacrificium, sung quite dynamically, goes up to Bb twice and, without pause on "um", reaches the dotted note A, beginning of the word justititiae. - Finally notice that the psalm verses end on E when the antiphon will restart on D, a tone lower. - Addendum: oops! I made a mistake in my recordings, I forgot a Bb in the word sacrificium... Sorry for that. |
11th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1024 MV888 |
GR347 | |||
Intr. Deus in loco sancto Ps. 67, 6-7 et 36, 2. Ps. 67, 8 et 10. |
5 | LU1024![]() MV888 ![]() |
GR347![]() GB1026 ![]() VPC119 |
A/B♭
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Grad. In Deo speravit Ps. 27, 7 et 1. |
5 | LU1025![]() MV889 ![]() |
GR348![]() GB865 ![]() |
B/C
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All. Exsultate Deo Ps. 80, 2-3. |
7 | LU1026![]() MV890 ![]() |
GR348![]() GB580 ![]() |
D/E♭
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Offert. Exaltabo te Ps. 29, 2-3. Ps. 29, 4. |
2A |
MV891![]() |
GR90![]() GB648 ![]() OF96 ![]() GB17550 ![]() SOV19 |
C♯/D
Same as Ash Wednesday (LU, GR). |
Comm. Honora Dominum Prov. 3, 9-10. Ps. 127. |
6 | LU1026![]() MV892 ![]() |
GR349![]() GB1145 ![]() VPC119 MV2019 |
D/E♭
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12th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1027 MV893 |
GR350 | |||
Intr. Deus in adjutorium Ps. 69, 2-3, 4. Ps. 69, 6. |
7 | LU1027![]() MV893 ![]() |
GR350![]() GB501 ![]() VPC121 |
F♯/G
Words known to introduce the hours in the Divine Office. |
Grad. Benedicam Dominum Ps. 33, 2-3. |
7 | LU1028![]() MV895 ![]() |
GR350![]() GB1182 ![]() |
D/E♭
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All. Domine Deus salutis Ps. 87, 2. |
3 | LU1029![]() MV896 ![]() |
GR351![]() GB1082 ![]() |
D/E♭
- Try not to breath at the two quarter bars of Alleluia, it is do-able and
it sounds better. The same applies to the similar patterns in the end.- Memorize the melody on the word Deus: it does not necessarily go the way you would think. |
Offert. Precatus est Exodi 32, 11, 13 et 14. Exodi 33. |
8 | LU1030![]() MV897 ![]() |
GR352![]() GB325 ![]() OF97 ![]() SOV19 |
E/F
Interesting: the first sentence is repeated twice.Basse voices will enjoy the bottom D. - Try to link the words Domini and Dei (big breath at the half bar). - Look at Quare, Domine and learn it by heart. People think they can sight read when they sing Gregorian chant... not this time. If you haven't practiced this part before, the probability is 90% you will fail, trust me. - The "ce" of parce is B, a semitone below C... right? - At the word memento: sing a 5th from G to D, it is tempting to sing a 4th to reach C instead. - The "et" of et Jacob is quite long, make sure you all agree on the duration and the finish before moving on. In other words: listen to each other or look at the choir director here more than ever. |
Comm. De fructu Ps. 103, 13 et 14-15. Ps. 103, 1-2, 23-24, 30-31, 33-35. |
6 | LU1031![]() MV899 ![]() |
GR353![]() GB1245 ![]() VPC121 MV2019 |
F/F♯
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13th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1032 MV901 |
GR354 | |||
Intr. Respice Domine Ps. 73, 20, 19 et 23, 1. Ps. 73, 2 et 18. |
7 | LU1032![]() MV901 ![]() |
GR354![]() GB691 ![]() VPC123 |
C♯/E♭
- Careful to the word animas, there are 5 notes on the first "a"
and it starts on G, same as the previous word et,
like the word tuum before ended.- The second Domine goes as high as FF-GFD-D: sing it gentle and soft without straining your voice. And no pause between exsurge and Domine, but a smooth transition. - Also no pause between viscaris and voces. |
Grad. Respice Domine Ps. 73, 20, 19 et 22. |
5 | LU1033![]() MV903 ![]() |
GR354![]() GB1232 ![]() |
C♯/E♭
- Notice that the word tuorum is sung with a B flat but the last B is natural.- Take a good breath before Exsurge and try to sing it with one breath to the end of Domine. - On the word judica: relax your voice on the distropha CC before jumping to top F. - As well: take a good breath before servorum and sing with one breath to the end. The end is a classic pattern. |
All. Domine refugium Ps. 89, 1. |
7 | LU1034![]() MV904 ![]() |
GR355![]() GB820 ![]() |
D/E♭
Not an easy piece so learn it and practice it a few times.- At the end of the word Alleluia it is important not to pause at the quarter-bar but make a smooth transition from A{B}CA to DEC (the {B} is the quilisma). Do the same smooth transition at the last quarter bar, on the word progenie. - At the word refugium: do not pause at the last note A of "refu" but go straight to "gium". - Tricky jump of a 4th between refugium and factus. - The words a generatione are probably the most difficult part of this proper: neumatic on "ge-ne-ra-ti", going up and down, then melismatic on "o". Very athletic in a way. Be careful after the three episemed notes ACB after the quarter bar: it does not go up on a 3rd but a simple climbing of notes CD before going down to AAG and so on. - The last words et progenie start on a major chord GBD and will find a minor chord ACE in the middle, after the half-bar. |
Offert. In te speravi Ps. 30, 15-16. Ps. 30, 17, 18. |
2 | LU1035![]() MV905 ![]() |
GR356![]() GB967 ![]() OF101 ![]() SOV20 |
C♯/D
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Comm. Panem de caelo Sap. 16, 20. Ps. 77, 1-4, 23-25, 27, 29. |
5 | LU1035![]() MV905 ![]() |
GR356![]() GB388 ![]() VPC124 MV2020 |
D/E♭
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14th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1036 MV907 |
GR357 | |||
Intr. Protector noster Ps. 83, 10-11, 2-3. Ps. 83, 3 et 5. |
4 | LU1036![]() MV907 ![]() |
GR357![]() GB1071 ![]() VPC125 |
E/F♯
Just be careful at the two B flat on the words quia melior.
It goes back to B natural after that. |
Grad. Bonum est confidere Ps. 117, 8-9. |
5 | LU1037![]() MV908 ![]() |
GR358![]() GB547 ![]() |
C♯/E♭
- Try not to breathe at the quarter bars of the words
quam confidere in homine, it will sound better,
especially the bottom DEC of "ne" is beautiful.
If you can't, take a quick breathe before in homine.- At the beginning of the verse, the word "est" of Bonum est is interesting: very melismatic, going up and down with 3rd and 4th, frequently the same notes FAD and C. Not difficult but listen to each other to synchronize the jumps of 4th and 3rd. My suggestion: use the bottom F as a trampoline to gently bounce back to A, like this: DA-F(baam!)-AC. Also I tend to breathe not at the quarter bar but just before the tristropha. - Do not forget the "pi" on D at the word principibus. - The end is a classic ending for a gradual in mode 5. |
All. Venite exsultemus Ps. 94, 1. |
7 | LU1038![]() MV909 ![]() |
GR358![]() GB1246 ![]() |
C♯/E♭
Brace your skills on Gregorian chant:
there is a looong melism on the vowel "o" at the end, 60+ notes.
Shows the importance of the words jubilemus Deo salutari nostro:
"let us acclaim the God of our salvation". |
Offert. Immittet Angelus Ps. 33, 8-9. Ps. 33, 1. |
8 | LU1039![]() MV910 ![]() |
GR359![]() GB747 ![]() OF102 ![]() SOV20 |
E/F
- I would suggest to pay attention and focus on the notes
of in circuitu, little difficulty here.- Also there is a B flat on timentium. - Can you hear the end of et eos? It sounds very nice. - Try to detach the word est from suavis without lenghtening the note G on "vis". In other words: avoid the liaison on "s". |
Comm. Primum quaerite Matth. 6, 33. Ps. 36, 1, 3, 16, 18-19, 23, 27-28, 29, 34. |
8 | LU1039![]() MV911 ![]() |
GR359![]() GB868 ![]() VPC125 MV2020 |
E/G
- Little difficulty: the minor 3rd GE on dicit
which is repeated by the porrectus GEG.
It will be safer if you memorize this minor 3rd down.- The suggested starting pitch is F but if you sing the psalm you might want to start a bit lower as the psalm goes up to top D. |
15th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1040 MV913 |
GR360 | |||
Intr. Inclina Domine Ps. 85, 1 et 2-3, 4. Ps. 85, 5 et 6. |
1 | LU1040![]() MV913 ![]() |
GR360![]() GB1165 ![]() VPC126 |
C/C♯
Starts on a classic fifth CDDABbA.- Unlike the "mine" of Domine where it is double-simple-double-simple, the "..vum tu.." of servum tuum is double-simple-simple-double. - The Miserere mihi is a bit tricky, watch out the two torculus and then the transition to the second Domine. It's all up and down. |
Grad. Bonum est confiteri Ps. 91, 2-3. |
5 | LU1041![]() MV914 ![]() |
GR360![]() GB1338 ![]() |
C/C♯
- Lovely top G on mane. Relax your voice and sing gently.- Some patterns are typical of a Graduale in mode 5, for example on the word misericordiam similar to sperare of the Graduale the previous week. |
All. Quoniam Deus Ps. 94, 3. |
7 | LU1042![]() MV915 ![]() |
GR361![]() GB1352 ![]() |
D/E♭
- Sing the whole word Quoniam Deus magnus in one breath,
legato and sustained rhythm on magnus, deploy the top F.- Dominus too should be sung in one breath, no pause at the quarter bar. - The second magnus (from Rex magnus) is a perilous path. My advice is: when you sing the dotted D memorize it, because most of the following neumes start on this note (D.-CDECB-DCB-DEDC-D-DEC-DCBC.B.) and it should be alright. In doubt, practice it a lot. - The "o" of omnem is quite long and does not pause at the quarter bar, nor does it at the bottom G, but ends on the porrectus... actually you also have to finish the word omnem with the equally long "mnem"... - Also for the "mnem": pay attention at the quilisma, there are 3 notes ABC around the quilisma on B – I find difficult to pitch the B, a B flat would come naturally, so the idea is to keep the previous C in mind, lengthen the A before the quilisma and 'pull up' the pitch back to C, then continue. - Careful on catching the B at the beginning of terram; you can sing a major 3rd up from the bottom G but personnally I use this trick: I sing silently the C in my head and go down a semitone to have the B. - Curiousity: unlike other Alleluia propers, this one does not use the same patterns as the word Alleluia for the finishing words of the verse. |
Offert. Exspectans Ps. 39, 2, 3 et 4. Ps. 39, 3. |
5 | LU1043![]() MV916 ![]() |
GR362![]() GB182 ![]() OF104 ![]() SOV21 |
F/G
- Interesting structure: it is a mode 5 which ends on F
but it waves between top A and C all along;
you eventually meet the bottom F at the last measure.
It is similar to going between D and F on a mode 2 with F clef.- Lovely deployment on the word Deo and final nostro on F. I don't know if you are like me but I find this F sounds very good to finish with. |
Comm. Panis quem ego Ioann. 6, 52. Ps. 110, 1-10. |
1 | LU1043![]() MV917 ![]() |
GR362![]() GB782 ![]() VPC126 MV2020 |
D/E♭
- Now that's a lovely incipit on Panis, sing it clear, as light as you can.
Technically speaking it elevates then slows down: 4th, 2nd, semitone.- Careful to the 4th up from the end of est to pro. - Lovely elevation on vita after the word saeculi (it goes twice ACAC), therefore do not pause at both quarter bars. |
16th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1044 MV918 |
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Intr. Miserere mihi... ad te Ps. 85, 3 et 5, 1. Ps. 85, 2 et 4. |
8 | LU1044![]() MV918 ![]() |
GR363![]() GB335 ![]() VPC127 |
E/F
- Suggestion: link the words Miserere mihi and Domine,
in other words: no pause at the star,
the singers be ready to join the cantor(s).- Jolly elevation and ample "o" at the word copiosus = « abounding (in kindness) ». |
Grad. Timebunt gentes Ps. 101, 16-17. |
5 | LU489![]() MV416 ![]() |
GR71![]() GB1173 ![]() |
C/C♯
Same as 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. |
All. Cantate Domino Ps. 97, 1. |
1 | LU1045![]() MV920 ![]() |
GR364![]() GB1077 ![]() |
D/E♭
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Offert. Domine in auxilium Ps. 39, 14 et 15. Ps. 39, 1. |
6 | LU1046![]() MV921 ![]() |
GR364![]() GB993 ![]() |
F/G♯
- Interesting: in the end are repeated the words
Domine, in auxilium meum respice
= « Deign, O Lord, to rescue me ».- Look at the word confundantur and remember to separate the various "n" from the previous vowels: co-nfu-nda-ntur. |
Offert. Domine in auxilium (verses) Ps. 39, 14 et 15. Ps. 39, 1 et 2. |
6 | OF106![]() GB18128 ![]() SOV21 |
F/G♯
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Comm. Domine memorabor Ps. 70, 16-17 et 18. Ps. 70, 1-2, 3, 5-6, 9, 12, 14, 23. |
8 | LU1046![]() MV922 ![]() |
GR365![]() GB1318 ![]() VPC127 MV2020 |
D/E♭
- Go straight from justitiae to tuae: no lengthening, no pause.- The shape of the melody on the words senectam et senium = « old and gray », ending on bottom D, seems to evoke the bending of an aged spine. - Careful at the words et senium: it starts a minor 3rd higher than the previous note D, it is tempting to start on G instead of F. |
17th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1047 MV923 |
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Intr. Justus es Domine Ps. 118, 137 et 124, 1. Ps. 110, 2-10. |
1 | LU1047![]() MV923 ![]() |
GR365![]() GB1284 ![]() VPC128 |
C♯
Classic entrance on a fifth DABbA. |
Grad. Beata gens Ps. 32, 12 et 6. |
1 | LU1048![]() MV924 ![]() |
GR366![]() GB1044 ![]() |
D/E♭
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All. Domine exaudi Ps. 101, 2. |
7 | LU1049![]() MV925 ![]() |
GR367![]() GB595 ![]() |
D/E♭
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Offert. Oravi Deum Dan. 9, 17, 18 et 19. Dan. 9, 20. |
4 | LU1050![]() MV926 ![]() |
GR367![]() GB652 ![]() |
D/E
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Offert. Oravi Deum (verses) Dan. 9, 17, 18 et 19. Dan. 9, 20. |
4 | OF107![]() GB18130 ![]() SOV21 |
D/E
This article in French talks about what used to be liturgical a long time ago.Basically: this Sunday used to be called "1st Sunday after the Saint Michael" and the previous Sunday would start the festivities of Saint Michael. There is no more remain in the liturgy about the feast of Saint Michael after the Offertory Oravi was amputated of its verses but here it is in its full version: Oravi Deum meum ego Daniel, dicens : Exaudi, Domine, preces servi tui : illumina faciem tuam super sanctuarium tuum : * et propitius intende populum tuum, * super quem invocatum est nomen tuum, Deus. V. I Adhuc me loquente et orante et narrante peccata mea et delicta populi mei Israel * super quem invocatum est nomen tuum, Deus. V. II Audivi vocem dicentem mihi : Daniel, intellige verba, quæ loquor tibi, quia ego missus sum ad te. Nam et Michael venit in adjutorium meum. * Et propitius intende populum tuum * super quem invocatum est nomen tuum, Deus. Here is the manuscript. In old Latin they would write 'michahel' for Michael. You can find the restored melody by Solesmes page 107 in the 1935 Offertoriale book. |
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Comm. Vovete Ps. 75, 12-13. Ps. 75, 2-4, 9-11. |
2 | LU1050![]() MV927 ![]() |
GR368![]() GB1134 ![]() VPC128 MV2021 |
E/F
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Wednesday in Ember week of September
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LU--- MV--- |
GR368 | |||
Intr. Exsultate Deo Ps. 80, 2, 3, 4 et 5. 6. Ps. 80, 11 et 17. |
6C | LU--- MV--- |
GR368![]() GB1323 ![]() VPC129 |
D/F
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I Grad. Quis sicut Dominus Ps. 112, 5-7. |
5 | LU--- MV--- |
GR369 GB472 |
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II Grad. Beata gens Ps. 32, 12 et 6. |
1 | LU1048![]() MV924 ![]() |
GR366![]() GB1044 ![]() |
D/E♭
Same as 17th Sunday after Pentecost. |
Offert. Meditabor Ps. 118, 47 et 48. Ps. 118, 57, 58. |
2A | LU548![]() MV480 ![]() |
OF109 ![]() |
C♯/D
Same as 2nd Sunday of Lent. |
Comm. Comedite pinguia 2. Esdr. 8, 10. Ps. 80, 2-3, 5, 11, 17. |
8 | LU--- MV--- |
GR370 GB496 VPC129 |
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Friday in Ember week of September
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LU--- MV--- |
GR370 | |||
Intr. Laetetur cor Ps. 104, 3-4. 1. Ps. 104, 2-5, 43-45. |
2 | LU--- MV--- |
GR146![]() GB864 ![]() VPC130 |
Same as Thursday in 4th Week of Lent. |
Grad. Convertere Domine Ps. 89, 13 et 1. |
5 | LU1007![]() MV862 ![]() |
GR108![]() GB1046 ![]() |
B/C
Same as 6th Sunday after Pentecost.
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Offert. Benedic anima mea Ps. 102, 2 et 5. |
5 | LU--- MV--- |
OF110 |
Same as Friday in Ember Week of Lent. |
Comm. Aufer a me Ps. 118, 22 et 24. Ps. 118, 1-2, 39, 45, 77, 99-100, 143. |
2 | LU--- MV--- |
GR370![]() GB828 ![]() VPC130 |
A/B♭
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Saturday in Ember week of September
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LU1052 MV--- |
GR371 | |||
Intr. Venite adoremus Ps. 94, 6-7. 1. Ps. 94, 2 et 7. |
2A | LU1052![]() MV--- |
GR371![]() GB450 ![]() VPC130 |
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1 Grad. Propitius esto Ps. 78, 9 et 10. |
5 | LU999![]() MV850 ![]() |
GR107![]() GB332 ![]() |
B/C
Same as 4th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).Same as Saturday in Ember week of Lent (GR). |
2 Grad. Protector noster Ps. 83, 10 et 9. |
5 | LU1003![]() MV855 ![]() |
GR108![]() GB1226 ![]() |
B/C
Same as 5th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).Same as Saturday in Ember week of Lent (GR). |
3 Grad. Convertere Domine Ps. 89, 13 et 1. |
5 | LU1007![]() MV862 ![]() |
GR108![]() GB1046 ![]() |
B/C
Same as 6th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).Same as Saturday in Ember week of Lent (GR). |
4 Grad. Dirigatur oratio mea Ps. 140, 2. |
7 | LU1060![]() MV935 ![]() |
GR109![]() GB44 ![]() |
C/C♯
Same as 19th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).Same as Saturday in Ember week of Lent (GR). |
Hymn. Benedictus es Domine Deus Dan. 3, 52-53. |
7 | LU348![]() MV--- |
GR16![]() GB2166 ![]() |
Same as Saturday in Ember Week in Advent. |
Tract. Laudate Ps. 116, 1-2. |
8 | LU776II![]() MV639V ![]() |
GR110![]() GB1247 ![]() |
E/F
Same as Easter Vigil mass (LU, MV).Same as Saturday in Ember Week in Lent (GR). There is a typo in the Liber Usualis: the tract is not on page 760 (as written on page 543) but 776II. |
Offert. Domine Deus salutis Ps. 87, 2-3. |
8 | LU544![]() MV--- |
GR110![]() GB542 ![]() OF112 |
Same as Saturday in Ember Week of Lent. |
Comm. Mense septimo Levit. 23, 41 et 43. Ps. 80, 2-3, 5, 11, 17. |
8 | LU1055 MV--- |
GR372 GB1149 VPC130 |
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18th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1056 MV929 |
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Intr. Da pacem Eccli. 36, 18. Ps. 121, 1. Ps. 121, 6-7. |
1 | LU1056![]() MV929 ![]() |
GR372![]() GB172 ![]() VPC131 |
D/E♭
Classic start on a 5th DABb.- No pause at the quarter bar between tuae and Israel. |
Grad. Laetatus sum Ps. 121, 1 et 7. |
7 | LU560![]() MV491 ![]() |
GR139![]() GB1011 ![]() |
F/F♯
Same as 4th Sunday of Lent. |
All. Timebunt gentes Ps. 101, 16. |
1 | LU1056![]() MV930 ![]() |
GR373![]() GB1097 ![]() |
D/E♭
- Look at the double repeated pattern after the first and second half-bar:
it would be a good idea to sing the second one lighter, like an echo to the first one.
The same effect can be applied to the word tuam in the end.- Be very careful at the B natural on the word Domine, it is only a semitone below the previous note C. - The vowel "o" on the word omnes has a podatus and a torculus, it looks like a distropha on D but it's not. It can trick anyone if one is not careful. |
Offert. Sanctificavit Exodi 24, 4 et 5. |
5 | LU1057![]() MV932 ![]() |
GR374![]() GB838 ![]() |
D/E♭
- Get a good breath before et immolans victimas
which is a lovely line to sing in one go.- Also a good breath before the following line fecit sacrificium vespertinum. This one has a very nice echo on the words sacrificium / vespertinum: it sounds like this: CDCC then ABAA. To get the best of it, sing with one breath (there is no bar). It is really the joyful part of this offertory. |
Offert. Sanctificavit (verses) Exodi 24, 4 et 5. |
5 | OF114![]() GB18131 ![]() |
D/E♭
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Comm. Tollite hostias Ps. 95. 8-9. Ps. 95. 1-8, 9-12. |
4B | LU1058![]() MV932 ![]() |
GR374![]() GB404 ![]() VPC131 MV2021 |
A/B♭
Usually mode 4 has a final E but this one has a final B,
the other (rare) possible final for mode 4.
And the C clef is on the second line from the top
when the usual mode 4 has a C clef on the top line.- No lengthening and no pause on the words in atria ejus. - No lengthening and no pause on the words in aula sancta. - Look at the succession of clivis on the words adorate Dominum: they picture a humble bowing in adoration before God. Don't you think? |
19th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1059 MV934 |
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Intr. Salus populi Ps. 77, 1. Ps. 77, 2-3. |
4 | LU1059![]() MV934 ![]() |
GR375![]() GB389 ![]() VPC132 |
F/F♯
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Grad. Dirigatur oratio mea Ps. 140, 2. |
7 | LU1060![]() MV935 ![]() |
GR109![]() GB44 ![]() |
C/C♯
Same as Saturday before 2nd Sunday of Lent (GR).- Be careful at the minor third DB on the word dirigatur. |
All. Confitemini... et invocate Ps. 104, 1. |
2A | LU1060![]() MV936 ![]() |
GR376![]() GB1192 ![]() |
D/E♭
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Offert. Si ambulavero Ps. 137, 7. Ps. 137, 3. |
8 | LU1061![]() MV937 ![]() |
GR376![]() GB616 ![]() |
E/F
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Offert. Si ambulavero (verses) Ps. 137, 7. Ps. 137, 3. |
8 | OF118![]() GB18132 ![]() SOV23 |
E/F
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Comm. Tu mandasti Ps. 118, 4-5. Ps. 118, 1-3, 8-9, 26, 59-60, 134, 168. |
5 | LU1062![]() MV938 ![]() |
GR377![]() GB479 ![]() VPC132 MV2021 |
A/B♭
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20th Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1063 MV940 |
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Intr. Omnia quae fecisti Dan. 3, 31, 29 et 35. Ps. 118, 1. Ps. 118, 2 et 22. |
3 | LU1063![]() MV940 ![]() |
GR377![]() GB1056 ![]() VPC133 |
E/F
- Do no pause after the incipit Omnia: the cantors intone it
and the choir joins straight on.- No pause at the quarter bar between judicio and fecisti. - The words et mandatis start on a clear GAB, goes to B natural, not flat. - Lovely repeated GABC on da gloriam. The first one is actually a GABCD(CC), so nice, it is tempting to sing the second one the same way but it is only GABC, quickly followed by a 4th down to G. - Another 4th GC on the word et before fac nobiscum, sung the same as the incipit Omnia. - The words secundum multitudinem navigate around F. Notice the many E, sung gently one semitone below F. - Be careful at the "cor" of misericordia with the 3rd down CA and the liquescent on B natural. |
Grad. Oculi omnium Ps. 144, 15-16. |
7 | LU944![]() MV793 ![]() |
GR314![]() GB1230 ![]() |
D/E♭
Same as Corpus Christi. |
All. Paratum cor meum Ps. 107, 2. |
3 | LU1064![]() MV941 ![]() |
GR378![]() GB745 ![]() |
D/E
Melody similar to Alleluia from
Advent 4th,
Epiphany Octave.Least to say it is a difficult piece. Mode 3 is technical and not obvious for an Alleluia full of melisms. - First difficulty at the beginning: a 4th DG followed by a major 3rd GB, the incipit itself finishes on B giving this particular flavour. - Lovely repeated pattern GABCACABG in the middle of the Alleluia. - At the end of the second paratum notice the B flat followed by a minor 3rd down to G. - Then the word meum goes CA and it is tempting to sing CG instead, like the beginning of cor. - The word gloria is wonderful with this repeated AAGGAFG three times. The only thing is to remember to jump to C in the middle with this beautiful 4th GC. - Also after these three patterns it goes down a minor 3rd GE and this one is not always easy to pitch. What I do: memorize the previous F and go down a semitone. - In the end the word mea is acrobatic: 1) it goes down gently FEC but suddenly goes up again a 5th on CG, 2) once again gentle FGA and suddenly another 5th down on DA, 3) finally finishing very low with a 4th down on DA. My advice: sing prudently, watch your steps. Especially here the ending is not the classic Alleluia proper where the verse usually finishes on a similar melody as the word Alleluia itself. - Final difficulty is to get back to the Alleluia, from D to EEF. But it starts with a distropha on E giving time to regroup. |
Offert. Super flumina Ps. 136, 1. Ps. 136, 2-4. |
1 | LU1065![]() MV942 ![]() |
GR379![]() GB812 ![]() |
F/F♯
- The incipit Super flumina is quite long.
Get your best cantor with a clear voice to intone it. In one breath.- There are plenty of notes in the word Babylonis. Sing legato the syllables "by" and "lo", it will sound better. - It is not easy to pitch the A on "di" in the word sedimus: memorize the previous A on "se"; it is a lengthened note before the quilisma so it helps the memorizing. No time to breathe, the next difficulty is to come back to G quickly after descending the climacus AGF on "di". - The word recordaremur is a slow ascension with clear sounds e/o/a/e, but with a jump a 3rd in the end with a change of sonority: from the clear sound "re" to the more silent "mur". - Link the whole phrase dum recordaremur tui, Sion: in a choir, breathe at different moments so to make it sound like a continuous melody. |
Offert. Super flumina (verses) Ps. 136, 1. Ps. 136, 2-4. |
1 | OF119![]() GB18133 ![]() SOV24 |
F/F♯
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Comm. Memento verbi tui Ps. 118, 49-50. Ps. 118, 1-2, 25, 28, 41, 74, 76, 81-82, 114. |
4 | LU1065![]() MV943 ![]() |
GR379![]() GB696 ![]() VPC133 MV2021 |
F/F♯
- Similar progression of beating notes through verbi tui servo tuo:
AAG-AAF-GGC-FF, the 3 clivis are a second, a third and a fourth.- The word "me" after haec goes GAB so a clear tone-tone progression, avoid flattening the B. - Interesting repeated pattern with the double torculus on in humilitate (affliction). |
21st Sunday after Pentecost
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Intr. In voluntate Esth. 13, 9 et 10-11. Ps. 118, 1. Ps. 118, 4 et 166. |
4 | LU1066![]() MV944 ![]() |
GR380![]() GB1047 ![]() VPC134 |
D/E♭
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Grad. Domine refugium Ps. 89, 1-2. |
2A | LU1067![]() MV946 ![]() |
GR381![]() GB1108 ![]() |
E/G
Melody similar to
Grad. Justus ut palma from
Mass I of a Confessor not a Bishop. |
All. In exitu Israel Ps. 113, 1. |
2 | LU1068![]() MV947 ![]() |
GR381![]() GB1380 ![]() |
E/F
Words known from psalm 113 of Sunday Vespers in the Roman Breviary. |
Offert. Vir erat Iob 1. |
2A | LU1069![]() MV949 ![]() |
GR382![]() GB1363 ![]() |
C♯/D
First words in the book of Job:
« There was a man in the land of Hus, whose name was Job,
simple, and upright, and fearing God... »Like many other offertory propers, there is a longer version in the 1935 Offertoriale from Solesmes (number 71, page 122 to 125, below). |
Offert. Vir erat (verses) Iob 1. |
2A | OF122![]() GB16148 ![]() |
C♯/D
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Offert. Vir erat (verses, rhythmic signs) Iob 1. |
2A | GB16149![]() |
C♯/D
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Comm. In salutari Ps. 118, 81, 84 et 86. Ps. 118, 1, 41, 85, 87, 113, 123, 157, 161, 166, 174. |
1 | LU1069![]() MV950 ![]() |
GR383![]() GB1290 ![]() VPC134 MV2021 |
D/F
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22nd Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1070 MV951 |
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Intr. Si iniquitates Ps. 129, 3-4, 1-2. Ps. 129, 2, 4-5. |
3 | LU1070![]() MV951 ![]() |
GR383![]() GB1271 ![]() VPC135 |
C♯/D
Two videos from a polyphonic setting by Samuel Wesley. |
Grad. Ecce quam bonum Ps. 132, 1-2. |
1 | LU1071![]() MV952 ![]() |
GR384![]() GB614 ![]() |
C♯/D
Melody similar to the gradual Dulcis et rectus
from the feast of Sacred Heart. |
All. Qui timent Dominum Ps. 113, 11. |
1 | LU1072![]() MV953 ![]() |
GR385![]() GB933 ![]() |
D/E♭
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Offert. Recordare mei Esth. 14, 12 et 13. |
1 | LU1072![]() MV954 ![]() |
GR385![]() GB67 ![]() |
D/E♭
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Offert. Recordare mei (verses) Esth. 14, 12 et 13. |
1 | OF125![]() GB18135 ![]() |
D/E♭
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Comm. Ego clamavi Ps. 16, 6. Ps. 16, 1-3, 5, 7-9, 15. |
8 | LU1073![]() MV955 ![]() |
GR386![]() GB464 ![]() VPC135 MV2022 |
D/E♭
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23rd Sunday after Pentecost
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Intr. Dicit Dominus : Ego Ier. 29, 11, 12 et 14. Ps. 84, 2. Ps. 84, 3 et 13. |
6 | LU1074![]() MV956 ![]() |
GR386![]() GB735 ![]() VPC136 |
D/E♭
- Good breath after Ego cogito so to sing cogitationes pacis in one breath.- For a good articulation, slightly detach the word reducam from captivitatem. * An interesting comment on the CMAA forum talks about keeping the pitch for this proper: basically the pitch F is played (for the Fa note). It is not the starting note but it a note to memorize. |
Grad. Liberasti nos Ps. 43, 8-9. |
7 | LU1075![]() MV958 ![]() |
GR387![]() GB395 ![]() |
D/E♭
Not common to have the C clef on the 3rd line from the top.- oderunt has a 4th down DA, not necessarily difficult but some might pitch it wrong. - confudisti starts on D: difficult to pitch unless you memorize the same D three notes before. - In Deo has a pattern CCA-BAG-AGFG where the B is natural, not B flat. - laudabimur goes up to G but comes back quickly to F on "bi". - et nomini starts a major 3rd down from the previous note then a 4th up. - Lovely repeated pattern at confitebimur and in saecula, make a pause at the star. |
All. De profundis Ps. 129, 1-2. |
7 | LU1076![]() MV959 ![]() |
GR388![]() GB331 ![]() |
D/E♭
Watch out the 4th down on 'vocem' after the asterisk,
it is tempting to sing 'vo' like 'Dó' from the previous 'Dóminus'.
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Offert. De profundis Ps. 129, 1-2. |
2 | LU1076![]() MV960 ![]() |
GR388![]() GB986 ![]() |
C♯/D
- Show confidence when launching the incipit De profundis.
It starts low, goes up and sets the tune for the whole proper
with the bouncing DF.- Sing Domine exaudi in one breath, then take a good breath before attacking orationem meam. - You might want to sing the whole Offertory from the 1935 Offertoriale (below). |
Offert. De profundis (verses) Ps. 129, 1-2. Ps. 129, 1-3. |
2 | OF126![]() GB15783 ![]() |
C♯/D
Extended version with verses.- If you sing the whole, I suggest you add again the phrase "De profundis clamavi ad te Domine" at the end after the two verses, for soundly closure. Total occurrences for this phrase: 3 times. No need to put anything between the two verses. - Translation from the Divinum Officium Website: 129:1 Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my prayer. 129:2 Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. 129:3 If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it. |
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Offert. De profundis (verses, rhythmic signs) Ps. 129, 1-2. Ps. 129, 1-3. |
2 | OF126*![]() GB15784 ![]() |
C♯/D
Extended version with verses and rhythmic signs.- This is a personal creation. Feel free to send me your opinion on the rhythmic signs. |
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Comm. Amen dico vobis quidquid Marc. 11, 24. Ps. 129 vel Ps. 60. |
1 | LU1077![]() MV961 ![]() |
GR389![]() GB592 ![]() VPC136 MV2022 |
C/C♯
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Sundays between 23th and 24th after Pentecost
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LU1078 MV--- |
GR389 |
Same as 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion. |
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24th and Last Sunday after Pentecost
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LU1078 MV962 |
GR389 |
Same as 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion. |
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Ant. Amen dico vobis quia non Cant. Magnificat |
1f | LU1080![]() MV965 ![]() |
AR576![]() GB2802 ![]() |
D/E♭
Amen, I say unto you, this generation shall not pass till all these things be fulfilled;
* heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away, saith the Lord.
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Mode | Final | Tenor | examples | M | F | T | |
1 | D | A | serious | Kyrie XI, Jesu dulcis, Ave maris stella, Gaudeamus, Inclina, Veni Sancte Spiritus, Dies irae | 1A | A | E |
2 | D | F | sad/content | Dominus dixit, Qui habitat, Jerusalem surge, Vir erat, De profundis, Justus ut palma | 2A | A | C |
3 | E | C | mystic | Pange lingua, Exsurge, Eripe me, Omnia, Gaudens, Dignus, Benedicite | 3B | B | G |
4 | E | A | harmonious | Credo I, Creator alme siderum, Resurrexi, Laetentur, Confirma, Various Alleluias | 4B | B | E |
5 | F | C | glad | Credo III, Adoro te, Salve Regina, Attende Domine, Cogitationes, Tribulationes, Timebunt | 5C | C | G |
6 | F | A | devout | Ave verum, Ave Regina, Regina caeli, Ubi caritas, In splendoribus, Pascha nostrum, Requiem | 6C | C | E |
7 | G | D | angelic | Asperges, Hosanna, Oculi mei, Factus est repente, Ecce panis, Signum, In paradisum | |||
8 | G | C | perfect | Ad te levavi, Veni Creator, O salutaris Hostia, Introibo, Jubilate Deo, Pater, Lux aeterna |
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