Georgian chant tuning (Malkhaz Erkvanidze demonstrates)

Chant specialist Malkhaz Erkvanidze, PhD, demonstrates Georgian traditional tuning with two students Vakho Tsetskhladze (bass) and Davit Abramishvili (top). After moving through the scale in various harmonic permutations in three voice harmony, they begin singing the chant Tsmindao Ghmerto (Holy God) in several musical variations originating from the Gelati monastery school.
Read the entire article by Malkhaz Erkvanidze here: www.georgiancha...

[@Sevish]

Georgian vocal music is a treasure of the world's heritage

[@DrNoahofChina]

Very much appreciated! It's so difficult to get accurate information on Georgian music in the States. I hope to join you men one day!

[@JohnGrahamTours]

Hi Noah! Check out my revamped website www.georgianchant.org/ also www.johnagraham.com/lectures/

[@grigolilemr8856]

Please come! You'll be more than welcomed, Noah

[@FASTFASTmusic]

It's sooooo earthly and sooooo alien

[@helenmary9628]

Love it!! I love the way the Georgians sing Christ is risen at Easter (Pascha) time.