This project is no longer under active development.
👉 Successor project: bcp
Byzantine Assistant is a specialized audio tool designed to help musicians and learners of Byzantine chant find the correct pitch for any note. Whether you're practicing solo melodies or the supporting isokratima (drone), BZA provides accurate, adjustable pitch references for authentic Byzantine musical practice.
- Plays all notes from every scale available in the neanes application
- Includes altered notes (with sharps, flats, and microtonal variations)
- Quick toggle between the four main Byzantine scales
- Adjustable reference frequency
- Octave shift: instantly switch between octaves higher or lower
- Volume control: fine-tune output levels for practice or performance
- Responsive design works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Intuitive interface designed for musicians
- Fast, reliable audio playback
- Select your desired Byzantine scale
- Choose a note from the musical staff
- Adjust pitch and octave as needed
- Use as a reference while practicing melodies or isokratima
- Demonstrate authentic intervals and scales
- Show pitch relationships between different modes
- Tune instruments to Byzantine temperament
- Byzantine chant practice: Find correct pitches for any echos
- Isokratima training: Master drone notes and harmonic support
- Music education: Teach Byzantine music theory with accurate audio examples
- Choir rehearsal: Ensure all singers are in correct tuning
- Composition: Reference traditional scales while writing new pieces
Built with modern web technologies, Byzantine Assistant provides:
- Clean, pure sine wave tones for accurate pitch reference
- Low-latency playback
- No installation required — runs directly in your browser
Byzantine chant uses a unique modal system with eight tones (echoi), each with distinct scales and melodic patterns. BZA helps bridge the gap between traditional notation and modern pitch reference, supporting both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Found a bug or have a feature request? Please open an issue on our GitLab repository. We welcome contributions from musicians, developers, and scholars of Byzantine music!
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Perfect your chant with perfect pitch. 🕊️