Torah Trope
Building a reading
How to learn a verse:
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Read the Hebrew well.
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Read the trope symbols, by name, well.
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Sing the trope symbols, by name, well.
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When Hebrew and singing are solid, combine them.
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When combined is solid, try from Torah side.
How to practice:
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Read/sing a phrase/verse out loud.
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Repeat until smooth.
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Once smooth, do the next phrase/verse.
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Every few verses/parts, repeat it all, to ensure you remember.
Quality over quantity!
How to listen:
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Online – just press play.
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Download to your device – right-click the arrow next to the player.
Or download all in one recording here.
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Recordings match the Trope Sheet.
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The Trope Sheet includes all trope symbols, shown on their names.
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Group One is the basic phrases of a verse:
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Katon phrase – a basic phrase
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Etnachta phrase – always one, middle of verse (like a comma)
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Silluk phrase – always one, end of verse
Group One has the most common phrases. Master them and you're already most of the way!