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App summary
Tsome Dgua is an iPhone app created to help students, clergy, and devotees of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church learn and practice the hymnbook used during the Great Fast. Built by Fekadesilassie Ayenew, the application presents the full Tsome Dgua — the collection of chants attributed to Saint Yared, arranged for each day across the eight weeks of Lent — in a portable, multimedia format.
What it offers
- Full access to the complete Tsome Dgua collection, organized by day and week for the entire fasting period.
- Integrated audio recordings so users can listen to each hymn while following the text.
- Visual presentation of traditional musical signs and notation to support study and performance.
- Mobile-friendly design that makes it easy to practice and review hymns anywhere.
Who will benefit
This tool is aimed at:
- Church scholars and choir members who need reliable access to liturgical music during study or rehearsal.
- Devout followers who want to deepen their participation in the Great Fast through familiarization with the melodies and verses.
- Learners of Ethiopian liturgical music seeking a compact reference combining text, notation, and sound.
Suggested alternate apps
- VLC for Mobile — a versatile audio player that supports many file types and playlists for offline listening.
- eSound — MP3 Music Player (Free) — a lightweight option for managing and playing music collections on iPhone.
Why use this app
Tsome Dgua makes a complex, centuries-old musical tradition more approachable by uniting text, notation, and recorded sound in one place. Whether you’re memorizing chants, learning the musical symbols, or simply listening to the faithful renditions during the Great Fast, the app saves time and keeps the material accessible on the go.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free
