jan 1, 1400 BC - C. 1400 BC: Hurrian Hymn No. 6

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Oldest known "inscribed/written" melody to date, with it's transcription being controversial, and notation still having some debate. It was written/sung in Hurrian, with the Ugarit dialect to be more specific. Written as well as instruction for an accompanist, most likely either a harp or early form of the Lyre. You can hear an interpertation of the melody below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c-hmFN610g

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