Harmonograph : A Visual Guide to the Mathematics of Music

Name: Harmonograph
Brand: Wooden Books
SKU: 9781904263364
Price: 1250 KES
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9781904263364

by Anthony Ashton

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 1904263364

ISBN-13 9781904263364

Publisher Wooden Books

Imprint Wooden Books

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Oct 25th, 2005

Print length 64 Pages

Weight 86 grams

Dimensions 15.60 x 12.50 x 0.70 cms

Product Classification: History of art / art & design styles History of art Precision instruments manufacture Precision engineering and manufacturing

KSh 1,250.00

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In this charming little book Anthony Ashton uses a Victorian device called a Harmonograph to tell the story of Harmony and the intervals in the scale. With useful appendices and exquisite line drawings this is a unique and original introduction to this magical subject.

Why did Pythagoras pause outside a Blacksmith's workshop? Can the nature of Harmony really be understood visually? Why do harmonies leave gaps or 'commas' when added together? In this charming little book Anthony Ashton uses a Victorian device called a Harmonograph to tell the story of Harmony and the intervals in the scale. With useful appendices and exquisite line drawings this is a unique and original introduction to this magical subject. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

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