Nina teaches the Graduale Simplex

In the last video, Paul and Nina mentioned that the Gradaule Simplex is not a half-measure but a full legitimate part of the music tradition of the Roman Rite.

In this video they break down the Graduale Simplex and show us what it would be like to sing an antiphon from the Graduale Simplex in Mass.

00:00 Glory Be
00:11 Introduction with Paul and his sister Nina
00:25 Last episode about Nina's schola. See that here:    • Meet Nina Rose! The angelic voice you...  
00:38 The Graduale Simplex is not a half-measure. Let's talk about it.
01:11 Nina explains the basic structure of the Graduale Simplex
01:56 There are 8 Complete Masses for ordinary time, all in Latin.
02:07 By Flowing Waters - an unofficial attempt to put the Graduale Simplex in English
You can read more about that here: https://www.ccwatershed.org/2014/08/1...
03:07 Learn how to chant and teach some of these antiphons.
03:48 When the Graduale Simplex was promulgated and reissued
04:53 What's in the Graduale Simplex? - overview
05:12 This is the first time the official responsorial Psalms have been set.
05:30 This is where the "triple alleluia" comes in!
06:19 Nina, show us what one of these sounds like.
06:28 The free pdfs for these chants are online! Check out https://gregobase.selapa.net/ . You can also find them here: https://forum.musicasacra.com/forum/d...
07:26 How Nina helps her schola read. Step 1: Find "Do"
08:14 The little bracket on the left shows you where to find "Do."
08:56 Paul demonstrates the line of chant.
09:03 The fun thing is is that "Do" can be any note.
09:22 Sing the line with solfege first. Then add the lyrics.
10:03 There is a simple way to harmonize these antiphons.
11:20 Paul and Nina sing the offertorio chant for us.
11:49 How you might treat this antiphon when singing it in Mass.
12:08 Difference between a responsorial Psalm and antiphons.
12:28 The Psalm tones attached to these antiphons are the same as the tones in the Liturgy of the Hours.
13:02 So if you listen to Sing the Hours, you will recognize these antiphon tones.
13:41 Because there are only 8 selections in the Graduale Simplex, these tones are easy for a congregation to acquire.
14:13 On the front of the book, it says for use in small churches.
14:53 How to find the English settings for these chants.
15:08 Abbey Psalms and Canticles - a good source for English settings.
16:02 The Graduale Simplex is steeped in the Psalms.
16:49 But really, how do you find the English?
17:45 Careful, the Psalm numbering is different!
18:03 Chanting the Psalm in English
18:37 What's special about these antiphons is they're great for daily Mass.
19:22 It's great for a Sunday Mass or daily Mass!
19:56 Offertory antiphon is meant to be a preparation for the Eucharist.
20:30 Nina's favorite
21:29 Careful! The "bracket" showing you where "Do" is no longer does that for this one!"
21:36 "Fa" clef. Don't get scared now.
22:21 Communion Chant Example
22:39 Couple of notes on this chant.
22:46 Why Paul joins in after the star. What is the star? WHY is the star?
23:21 A legitimate question.
23:50 Questions soaked in humility.
24:43 How Nina implements harmony for a chant like this.
26:06 Paul drops the bass for this chant.
26:42 This chant in the Eastern Way for reverb.
27:49 Paul's not bragging, but he just set this to English lickety-split.
28:43 Communion chant set to English.
29:49 Psalm 13v12 in English
31:33 Isn't it great to be Catholic?
31:41 Paul goes on a convert rant.
33:11 Nina encourages you to get started.
33:33 Paul and Nina will show you one more chant. A favorite of Paul's.
33:47 Offertorio: "Beati omnes qui timent Dominum"
35:56 Why incense? Why fear? Let's check the Old Testament.
36:42 Nina: "These antiphons are connected to that reverence and awe."
37:00 One more antiphon from the Graduale Simplex!
37:30 Offertory Antiphon: Illumina, From Ordinary Time Mass 5, Mode 8
39:17 Same chant, but in English now. If this doesn't make you weep I don't know what will.
41:01 Same chant, in English, new harmony
41:12 Paul breaks down the verses for us.
41:39 Nina: "What good catechesis is that?" Paul: loses it
41:48 Even traditional hymns can't beat this, because these Psalms are divinely inspired.
44:20 Thanks for watching! Now go chant some Psalms.