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Introduction
Lesson Tips
Lesson Outline
Trope Symbols
Etnachta Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of Etnachta Trope Phrases

3. The Etnachta Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

Singing Hebrew Words

1. Syllables

2. Hebrew Words Accented on Their Last Syllable

3. Hebrew Words Accented on Their Next-to-Last Syllable

Etnachta Phrases - Adding Words Exercise
Sof Pasuk Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of Sof Pasuk Phrases

3. The Sof Pasuk Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Adding Words Exercise

Basic Zakef Katon Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of Zakef Katon Trope Phrases

3. The Zakef Katon Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Two Trope on One Word

5. Two Pashta on One Word (Double Pashta)

6. Adding Words Exercise

Combining Phrases - Etnachta, Katon, and Sof Pasuk

1. Introduction

2. Symbols Exercise

3. Adding Words Exercise Part 1

Revia Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of Revia Trope Phrases

3. The Revia Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Adding Words Exercise

Tevir Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of Tevir Trope Phrases

3. The Tevir Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Adding Words Exercise

Geresh Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of Geresh Trope Phrases

3. The Geresh Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Adding Words Exercise

Segol Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of Segol Trope Phrases

3. The Segol Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Adding Words Exercise

Advanced Zakef Katon Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of Advanced Zakef Katon Trope Phrases

3. The Advanced Zakef Katon Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Adding Words Exercise

Pazer, Zakef Gadol, and Telisha Gedola Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of Pazer, Zakef Gadol, and Telisha Gedola Phrases

3. The Pazer, Zakef Gadol, and Telisha Gedola Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Adding Words Exercise

Two Lord Tropes on One Word
End of an Aliyah Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of the End of Aliyah Trope Phrases

3. The End of Aliyah Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Adding Words Exercise

Adding Words Exercise Part 2
Rare Trope Phrases

1. Introduction to Shalshelet, Mercha Kefulah, Yerach Ben Yomo, and Karnei Parah

2. The Melody of Rare Trope Phrases

3. The Rare Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Adding Words Exercise

End of Book Phrases

1. Introduction

2. The Melody of the End of Book Trope Phrases

3. The End of Book Trope Phrase Symbol Exercise

4. Adding Words Exercise

Common Trope Combinations

1. Common Trope Combinations

2. Major Trope Combinations

High Holiday Melodies
Blessings

1. Blessings Before Reading Torah

2. Blessings After Reading Torah

Final Notes on Torah Reading: Tips and Customs

Learn Torah trope cantillation from scratch

Whether you are preparing to leyn Torah for the first time or brushing up on advanced phrase patterns, these guided lessons take you through every trope symbol, melody, and exercise step by step. Start with the free introductory lessons, then continue with the full curriculum.

Step-by-step trope lessons

Start with the basics of trope symbols and melodies, then progress through increasingly complex phrase patterns with clear explanations at every stage.

Interactive exercises

Practice each trope phrase with interactive symbol recognition exercises and adding-words drills that build muscle memory for real Torah reading.

Audio and Hebrew text

Hear every melody and phrase chanted correctly while following along with fully pointed Hebrew text and color-coded trope marks.

Self-paced learning

Work through lessons at your own speed, revisit any section as many times as you need, and pick up where you left off.

Frequently asked questions

What is Torah trope?

Torah trope (also called taamei hamikra or cantillation marks) is the system of musical notation written above and below Hebrew letters in the Torah. Each trope symbol tells the reader which melody to sing for that word, and the symbols combine into phrases that give structure and meaning to the text.

Do I need any prior knowledge to start these lessons?

No. The lessons begin with an introduction and lesson tips, then cover each trope symbol from scratch. You should be able to read Hebrew, but no prior knowledge of trope or chanting is required.

How many lessons are there?

There are over 20 lessons covering every Torah trope phrase from basic Etnachta and Sof Pasuk patterns through advanced combinations, rare tropes, end-of-book phrases, high holiday melodies, and Torah blessings.

Can I try a lesson for free?

Yes. The introduction, lesson tips, lesson outline, and trope symbols lessons are free for everyone. Additional lessons require a TropeTrainer subscription.

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