Psaltica Praxis
Play and Learn Byzantine Music
About
Compose and learn Byzantine liturgical music with this app. It offers interactive notation, playback, and editing tools, allowing users to create and study chants with multilingual lyrics and customizable scores.
What's New in Psaltica Praxis
1.3.9
November 4, 2026
- New: optional Book-derived alignment, matching the printed books. - New: sign and measure-bar colours, Select All, warning outlines, updated tour. - Fthora picker: choose First Mode or Diatonic for the Zo rule. - Arabic lyrics sit uncut under their notes; prints fit more per page. - Playback: steady when locked, loops in background, handles headphone swaps, starts with the ison. - Better alignment of keys, fthoras, Gorgons, issons, Klasma, Omalon, in RTL; Auto Align Everything places keys.
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Psaltica Praxis
An App to compose and play byzantine psaltica music
FAQ
What is Psaltica Praxis?
Psaltica Praxis is a comprehensive app for composing, notating, and learning Byzantine liturgical music. It provides interactive tools for both creation and study, making it suitable for a range of users involved in this musical tradition.
Can I learn hymns by ear with Psaltica Praxis?
Yes, you can learn hymns by ear by following along as each neume lights up during playback, showing you the exact note and its relation to the melody. You can also loop phrases and adjust the tempo for easier memorization.
What kind of notation features does Psaltica Praxis offer?
It features cluster-aware Byzantine symbol entry, a specialized keyboard with expressive signs, time signatures, and automatic measure barlines. The app also includes error warnings and a Note Inspector for detailed analysis of each note.
Does Psaltica Praxis support multiple languages for lyrics?
Yes, the app supports multilingual lyrics, including Greek, Arabic, and English, allowing for diverse compositions. It also supports both Left-to-Right (LTR) and Right-to-Left (RTL) text layouts.
What are the subscription options for Psaltica Praxis?
Psaltica Praxis offers subscription plans for monthly access at $3.99 and annual access at $39.99. These subscriptions unlock full functionality and content for extended use.
Can I export my compositions from Psaltica Praxis?
Yes, you can export your compositions as clean PDF scores suitable for printing and use at the choir stand. Additionally, MIDI export is available for integration with external music workflows.
Is Psaltica Praxis available on Android devices?
Psaltica Praxis is currently available for iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its supported devices. There is no information suggesting Android compatibility at this time.
How often is Psaltica Praxis updated?
The app was last updated on November 4, 2026, with version 1.3.9. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.
