Which books to buy and learn first?

[Ούγγρος Ρωμανός]

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

 

[giorgosgoudi]

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.