The melodies in the short Octoechos are shorter and simpler. They are often more concise and easier to remember and perform. They are more frequently used in daily services and in services where faster and simpler chanting is required. Its simplicity makes it suitable for wider use. It contains basic melodic models with fewer musical ornaments, making it more accessible for less experienced chanters. Due to its simplicity, it is often used for teaching new chanters, enabling them to more easily adopt the basic principles of church singing. It plays a more practical role in daily services and simpler worship, maintaining continuity and accessibility of church life.

Tone One

After completing course: Short Tone Eight (pl. Fourth)

Introduction to the melodies of the First Tone of the Short Oktoechos. The course focuses on various melodic patterns and intonations of the First Tone, providing students with a clear insight into the characteristics and tonal qualities of this tone. All melodies are based on the book Oktoechos – Prvoglasnik, enabling practical learning while preserving traditional church chanting.

Tone Two

Introduction to the melodies of the Second Tone of the Short Oktoechos. The course focuses on various melodic patterns and intonations of the Second Tone, providing students with a clear insight into the characteristics and tonal qualities of this tone. All melodies are based on the book Oktoechos – Prvoglasnik, enabling practical learning while preserving traditional church chanting.

Tone Three

Introduction to the melodies of the Third Tone of the Short Oktoechos. The course focuses on various melodic patterns and intonations of the Third Tone, providing students with a clear insight into the characteristics and tonal qualities of this tone. All melodies are based on the book Oktoechos – Prvoglasnik, enabling practical learning while preserving traditional church chanting.

Tone Four

Introduction to the melodies of the Eighth Tone of the Short Oktoechos. The course focuses on various melodic patterns and intonations of the Eighth Tone, providing students with a clear insight into the characteristics and tonal qualities of this tone. All melodies are based on the book Oktoechos – Prvoglasnik, enabling practical learning while preserving traditional church chanting.

Tone Five (pl. One)

After completing course: Tone One

Introduction to the melodies of the Fifth Tone of the Short Oktoechos. The course focuses on various melodic patterns and intonations of the Fifth Tone, providing students with a clear insight into the characteristics and tonal qualities of this tone. All melodies are based on the book Oktoechos – Petoglasnik, enabling practical learning while preserving traditional church chanting.

Tone Six (pl. Two)

Introduction to the melodies of the Sixth Tone of the Short Oktoechos. The course focuses on various melodic patterns and intonations of the Sixth Tone, providing students with a clear insight into the characteristics and tonal qualities of this tone. All melodies are based on the book Oktoechos – Petoglasnik, enabling practical learning while preserving traditional church chanting.

Tone Seven (Grave)

Introduction to the melodies of the Seventh Tone of the Short Oktoechos. The course focuses on various melodic patterns and intonations of the Seventh Tone, providing students with a clear insight into the characteristics and tonal qualities of this tone. All melodies are based on the book Oktoechos – Petoglasnik, enabling practical learning while preserving traditional church chanting.

Short Tone Eight (pl. Fourth)

Introduction to the melodies of the Eighth Tone of the Short Oktoechos. The course focuses on various melodic patterns and intonations of the Eighth Tone, providing students with a clear insight into the characteristics and tonal qualities of this tone. All melodies are based on the book Oktoechos – Petoglasnik, enabling practical learning while preserving traditional church chanting.