Megillat Esther

The Megillat Esther course teaches the melody chanted on Purim phrase by phrase, for readers who already know Torah or Haftarah trope. It also covers the melody for each chapter's last verse, the musical detours some verses take, and the blessings before and after the reading.

When is Megillat Esther read?

Megillat Esther, the scroll that tells the Purim story, is read on Purim: at night as the holiday begins, and again the next day.

How is the Esther trope different from Torah trope?

Megillat Esther uses the same trope marks as the Torah, sung to a melody of its own. Some verses take musical detours into the Eichah melody, an invitational melody or a special melody, and which verses do varies from teacher to teacher.

What should I know before learning Megillat Esther?

The Esther lessons assume you already know trope from Torah or Haftarah, so they skip the theory and go straight to the melodies. If trope is new to you, the Torah and Haftarah courses start from the first trope symbols.

Can I try the Megillat Esther lessons for free?

Yes. Trope Symbols, the lesson that opens the course, is free for everyone and shows every mark used in chanting Megillat Esther. The blessings before and after the reading are free to read too. Their audio, and the lessons from Etnachta phrases on, need a TropeTrainer subscription.