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The cathedral psalter : containing the psalms of David together with the canticles and proper psalms pointed for chanting and set to appropriate chants
he Chants in this Collection have been arranged with the following main principles in view : —
(i) That single or double Chants should be used according to the character and construction of each Psalm. See Psalms xv. (single) ; xxiv. (double).
(2) That the construction of each Psalm should as far as possible govern the
antiphonal arrangement ; e.g., if the parallel or antithesis occurs between the two halves of one verse, each half should be assigned to Cantoris and Decani respectively. See Psalms xv. xix. 1. xc.
(3) That the variations of subject or sentiment in each Psalm should be
marked by a change of Chant. See Psalms xviii. Ixxviii. Should there be any difficulty in following the antiphonal marks (Dec. and Can.) as they stand, they can be simplified under the direction of the Choirmaster without injury to the general arrangement of the Chants.
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