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-
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
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