Trope Trainer By: Jenna Daniels

What is Trope Trainer?  This is the ultimate tool for learning cantillation.  Trope- is the ritual chanting of readings from the Bible in Synagogue.  The symbols underneath and above the Hebrew words are associated with specific musical motifs.

Calendar  For every Shabbat or holiday there are certain assigned portions that are read by the Cantor and or congregation members.  Open Calendar  This setting allows one to choose the reading.  Keep in mind that the Jewish calendar is different from the Western Calendar.

Open Reading Window  The open reading window allows you to also choose your own portion.  For Example, if you need to learn a portion for a month from now.

Trope Trainer Settings  Melody  Pronunciation  Voice  Voice Vol.  Inst Vol.  Speed  Pitch

Bottom Settings continued  Pitches/Notation  Transliteration  Translation  Name of Trope

Settings continued  Play through  Play until end of aliyah (section)  Play end of verse  Play repeat  Play until end of trope group  Play selected word  Stop  Record/iTunes