Which books to buy and learn first?

Hello,

I'm a beginner chanter currently learning the tones. Our class is learning primarily in English and a bit of Arabic. I want to however learn some of the standard greek melodies and hymns that any greek chanter would know. What is the standard Anastasimatarion, and how different are other versions/publishers from each other? I'm in Australia so if anyone knows further websites or links I could purchase said books that would be great.

Regards,
Romanos
 
The standard greek anastasimatarion is Ioanne's Protopsaltes. Petros Peloponnesious is also interesting.
Katavasies may be even more common greek melodies you should know, so a Hermologion is needed too. You can try Ioanne's again or Petros Peloponnesious - Byzantius (they are published together).
As you advance the list of "standard melodies" expands infinitely.

Good thing is that most standard books and classic compositions are available for free download.
 
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