How Long to Read Devotional Chants and Mantras

How Long Does it Take to Read Devotional Chants and Mantras?

It takes the average reader and 28 minutes to read Devotional Chants and Mantras by John Newell

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Composer John Newell offers a collection of fifty three short chants and mantras for use in personal meditation and prayer. Many are also useful for group worship. The chants arose from and are wedded to their brief texts. A number of these are original with John; others you will find to be familiar from the Psalms and other writings of the Judeo-Christian tradition. Some are based upon well known Buddhist mantra texts. Accompaniment is optional, and may be helpful in some cases, especially in group singing. In a few of the chants you'll notice that John couldn't resist writing out simple chordal accompaniments. In fact John most often sings them without accompaniment, and that is generally how they first came to him. Merely speaking the words is another and equally effective option. When singing the chants you should choose a key or pitch range that is comfortable for you, generally using your low to medium voice register. The chants are notated in several different ways. Some of them are more metrical and have time signatures. Others have no time signatures; and some use only black and white noteheards (indicating short and long notes), in a simplified chant notation. John's approach in each chant was to notate it in manner that made the most sense at the time. The repeats are ad libitum. Obviously much of the power of chanting comes from the repetition. Experiment with what is comfortable for you. The chants are organized according to their purpose in a meditation or prayer session: entering the presence or taking refuge, giving praise, evoking blessing and compassion, seeking assistance and intercession, and giving thanks. John has recorded the chants and mantras; audio files are are available for purchase and download at the iTunes Store, Amazon, and other web sites. You may listen to some of them at the following page of John's web site: johnnewellmusic.com/Chants.html We sincerely hope that you find these chants helpful in your own devotions.

How long is Devotional Chants and Mantras?

Devotional Chants and Mantras by John Newell is 28 pages long, and a total of 7,224 words.

This makes it 9% the length of the average book. It also has 9% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Devotional Chants and Mantras Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 39 minutes to read Devotional Chants and Mantras aloud.

What Reading Level is Devotional Chants and Mantras?

Devotional Chants and Mantras is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Devotional Chants and Mantras?

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