10,000 coins for anyone who can tell me what this is (virtual)

[James the Persian]

All,

Seeing as I'm bored and way too rich in virtual money that I unfortunately can't spend in the shops, I thought I'd see if anyone here can relieve me of some of my wealth. Assuming that this displays correctly, let me know what you think it is and I'll give 10,000 coins to whoever gets it first. If it takes too long, I'll start giving out hints.



Good luck,

James

[Bouncing Ball]

It's the modern byzantine notation for



Found at this page

Next time copy the image to another imagedirectory before posting

[James the Persian]

Originally Posted by Bouncing Ball

It's the modern byzantine notation for



Found at this page

Next time copy the image to another imagedirectory before posting

That's cheating, but I'm too 'rich' to care. You can still have the coins if you want. Actually, I was only interested in what it was in general (Byzantine musical notation) and not exactly what the western equivalent was. I'm having to learn it at the moment, which is why it sprang to mind in my moment of boredom.

James

[Bouncing Ball]

Originally Posted by JamesThePersian

That's cheating, but I'm too 'rich' to care. You can still have the coins if you want. Actually, I was only interested in what it was in general (Byzantine musical notation) and not exactly what the western equivalent was. I'm having to learn it at the moment, which is why it sprang to mind in my moment of boredom.

James

Well, if it wasn't me then most probably someone else did it this way. At least now you know how I found out

I'd be happy to guess it next time you post another one though

[Tigress]

Byzantine notation (modern). The Byzantine music symbol 'Apoderma,' or 'Apoderma Neo.' I knew that it was Byzantine notation, but I had to look up the name of the symbol.

[James the Persian]

Originally Posted by Tigress

Byzantine notation (modern). The Byzantine music symbol 'Apoderma,' or 'Apoderma Neo.' I knew that it was Byzantine notation, but I had to look up the name of the symbol.

OK, you can have some too, for actually knowing the answer rather than cheating! How come you know about Byzantine notation? I used to play in an orchestra when I was younger, so I'm pretty familiar with music, and I'd never even heard of it before I started learning to chant. I have to say, though, whilst complicated (100 or so symbols) I actually find it more sensible than western notation for singing. The western staff system just seems way too precise and inflexible when compared to the relative way in which Byzantine notation works - perfect for a piano, less so for the human voice.

James

[d.]

Originally Posted by JamesThePersian

I actually find it more sensible than western notation for singing. The western staff system just seems way too precise and inflexible when compared to the relative way in which Byzantine notation works - perfect for a piano, less so for the human voice.

i agree completely - although i'm not at all familiar with the particularities of byzantine notation, the staff system seems to be perfect for keyboard instruments, but with any other instrument you're bound to lose something 'in between the lines', so to speak. i've always found this very annoying.

[Tigress]

Originally Posted by JamesThePersian

How come you know about Byzantine notation? I used to play in an orchestra when I was younger, so I'm pretty familiar with music, and I'd never even heard of it before I started learning to chant.

My cousin (via marriage) is Greek Orthodox. I've never been to church with them, but when I found out his religion, I got curious and I did a little research.--Like I said, I recognized it was Byzantine notation, but I had to sit and think about the name of the symbol, which I couldn't remember, and finally looked up. So thanks. I was trying to hurry and post, but I got that 'unable to establish a connection' page when I went to do so. lol It took me a couple of tries.

Originally Posted by divine

i agree completely - although i'm not at all familiar with the particularities of byzantine notation, the staff system seems to be perfect for keyboard instruments, but with any other instrument you're bound to lose something 'in between the lines', so to speak. i've always found this very annoying.

Couldn't prove it by me, as I could never quite learn to read sheet music, strange as that may seem.